Retiring Meaning in English
word · lemma: retire
释义
Describes someone who is about to stop working permanently (retire), or someone who is quiet, shy, or avoids attention.
用法与细微差别
'Retiring' as describing approaching retirement is neutral or formal, often used with 'employee', 'manager', etc. For personality, 'retiring' is formal/literary—more common is 'shy' or 'reserved'. Don't confuse with the verb 'retiring' (present participle of 'retire').
例句
Mr. Lee is retiring after 40 years at the company.
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She has a retiring nature and prefers quiet evenings at home.
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The retiring manager was given a special award.
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I've always been pretty retiring, so big parties aren't really my thing.
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The school celebrated the retiring principal with a farewell ceremony.
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Even as a child, he was known for his retiring manner around strangers.
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