"retract" in Chinese (Simplified)
收回撤回
Definition
把某物收回,或收回先前的声明、承诺或主张,通常是因为有错误或不真实。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为书面或正式语境,如“收回声明”“收回承诺”。也可用在具体物品(如动物爪子)上。“收回”可指动作或言语。
Examples
He decided to retract his statement in court.
他决定在法庭上**收回**他的声明。
Cats can retract their claws when they walk.
猫走路时可以**收回**爪子。
The company had to retract its advertisement after complaints.
公司收到投诉后不得不**撤回**广告。
After the mistake was spotted, the editor quickly retracted the article.
发现错误后,编辑很快**撤回**了文章。
He refused to retract his controversial tweet, even after criticism.
即使受到批评,他也拒绝**收回**有争议的推文。
The bridge can retract to let boats pass underneath.
这座桥可以**收回**,让船只从下方通过。