retreat
retreat — 動詞
1. to move away from an area or group when facing an attack or threat to your safet
撤退；撤離
因危險或攻擊而離開某處
to move away from an area or group when facing an attack or threat to your safety
The general ordered his troops to retreat before the enemy surrounded them.
將軍在敵軍包圍之前命令部隊撤退。
retreat + from [military engagement]
As the wildfire raced through the valley, the campers had to retreat quickly to the lake.
野火迅速蔓延到山谷時，露營者必須快速撤退到湖邊。
retreat + to [safe location]
Hearing shouting in the street, Valentina retreated into the nearest shop doorway.
Valentina 聽到街上有喊叫聲，便躲進了最近的店門口。
The soldiers retreated from the hilltop when they ran out of ammunition.
彈药用盡之後，士兵們從山頂上撤離了。
文法句型
retreat + from [place/situation]
retreat + to [safer location]
retreat + into [place]
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'from' to specify the place left behind, and 'to' to indicate the destination. Common in military and emergency contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to leave a stressful or public situation behind and go somewhere quiet where you
躲避；暫避
為逃避壓力而躲到安靜處
to leave a stressful or public situation behind and go somewhere quiet where you feel safe and alone
After the heated argument, Noa retreated to the garden to clear his mind.
激烈爭吵之後，Noa 躲到花園裡讓自己冷靜下來。
retreat + to [place] after conflict
When the reporters surrounded the celebrity, she retreated behind a security gate.
記者圍住那位名人時，她躲到了安全閘門後面。
Lien retreats to her small studio every evening to paint without interruptions.
Lien 每天晚上都會躲進她的小工作室裡畫畫，不受打擾。
The frightened cat retreated under the bed during the loud thunderstorm.
那隻受驚的貓在轟隆的雷聲中躲到了床底下。
Madison often retreats into her bedroom when the house gets too noisy.
Madison 在家裡太吵的時候常常躲進自己的臥室。
文法句型
retreat + from [stressful situation]
retreat + to [quiet place]
retreat + into [private space]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'to' + the destination, or 'into' + an enclosed space. The situation left behind is typically social, public, or emotionally demanding.
常見錯誤
3. to give up a plan, position, or set of beliefs because holding onto them has bec
放棄；退出
因困難或壓力而放棄立場
to give up a plan, position, or set of beliefs because holding onto them has become too difficult, costly, or unpopular
The politician retreated from his earlier promise after facing fierce public criticism.
那位政治人物在面對公眾強烈批評後，放棄了他先前的承諾。
retreat + from [commitment]
Under pressure from parents, the school retreated from its plan to shorten the school year.
在家長的壓力下，學校放棄了縮短學年的計畫。
Walid refused to retreat from his principles even when everyone disagreed with him.
即使所有人都反對 Walid，他仍然拒絕放棄自己的原則。
The company retreated from its fair-trade policy after costs rose sharply.
那家公司在成本大幅上升後放棄了公平貿易政策。
- stand firm
refuse to change one's position despite pressure
- persist
continue with the original plan or belief
文法句型
retreat + from [position/belief/commitment]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, group, or institution that previously held a firm position. The 'from' phrase is nearly always required to clarify what was abandoned.
常見錯誤
4. of a price, level, or value — to fall back to a lower point after reaching a rec
回跌；回落
價格從高點下降
of a price, level, or value — to fall back to a lower point after reaching a recent peak
The stock price retreated from its peak after the company announced weak quarterly results.
該公司公布疲弱的季度業績後，股價從最高點回落。
Subject is financial — [stock price] retreats from [peak]
Oil prices retreated sharply this week after climbing steadily for three months.
本週油價在連續攀升三個月之後大幅回跌。
House prices in the area have retreated slightly since last summer's peak.
該地區的房價自去年夏季達到高峰以來已略微回落。
The dollar retreated against the euro following the central bank's announcement.
在中央銀行宣布消息之後，美元兌歐元匯率下跌了。
文法句型
[price/rate/value] + retreats
[price] retreats + from [high] + to [lower level]
用法筆記
Subject must be a measurable quantity (price, rate, value, index). A temporary or moderate fall is implied — more dramatic declines use 'plunge' or 'crash'. Common in financial news writing.
retreat — 名詞
1. a planned or forced movement of military forces away from the front line, often
撤軍；撤退
軍隊撤離前線的行動
a planned or forced movement of military forces away from the front line, often to escape defeat or regroup
The army's retreat across the river was carried out under cover of darkness.
軍隊在夜色掩護下渡河撤退。
possessive + retreat + across [geographic feature]
Napoleon's retreat from Moscow is remembered as one of the worst military disasters.
拿破崙從莫斯科的撤退被認為是史上最慘烈的軍事災難之一。
The general ordered a full retreat when he realised his troops were outnumbered.
將軍在發現部隊寡不敵眾後下令全面撤退。
The enemy forces were in full retreat by the time reinforcements arrived.
增援部隊抵達時，敵軍已經全面撤退。
- withdrawal
more formal and orderly; retreat implies urgency or being forced
- pullback
used in both military and strategic contexts; often suggests a planned repositioning
文法句型
make a retreat
in retreat
beat a retreat
用法筆記
Fixed phrases include 'beat a retreat' (leave a situation quickly) and 'in full retreat' (withdrawing completely and urgently). The opposite in military terms is an 'advance' or 'offensive'.
常見錯誤
2. a quiet, private spot where someone can go to be alone and feel safe from the pr
靜居；避難處
讓人獨處放鬆的安靜場所
a quiet, private spot where someone can go to be alone and feel safe from the pressures of daily life
The wooden cabin in the mountains serves as a peaceful retreat from the busy city.
山中的小木屋是逃離繁忙城市的安靜避難所。
[adjective] retreat from [stressful setting]
Grandma's cottage by the lake has been our family's favourite summer retreat for years.
湖邊奶奶的小屋多年來一直是我們家族最喜愛的夏日靜居處。
The small library at the end of the hall was Hugo's private retreat during lunch breaks.
走廊盡頭的小圖書館是 Hugo 午休時的私人靜居處。
Their garden, hidden behind tall hedges, was a perfect retreat from the outside world.
他們那座被高樹籬圍住的花園是逃離外界的完美避難所。
文法句型
[adjective] retreat
a retreat from [something]
用法筆記
Often modified by an adjective describing the type of place (summer, mountain, beach, private, peaceful). Can also be used figuratively: 'reading is my retreat from stress'.
常見錯誤
3. a stretch of days away from ordinary routines, used for quiet thinking, prayer,
靜修；靈修
專注於冥想、祈禱或學習的時間
a stretch of days away from ordinary routines, used for quiet thinking, prayer, or focused personal study
The church organises a weekend retreat for young people every spring.
教會每年春天都會為年輕人舉辦一個週末靈修活動。
[religious organisation] retreat — typical modifier
Jiwoo spent a week at a silent meditation retreat in the countryside.
Jiwoo 在鄉間參加了一週的靜默冥想靜修。
go on a [adjective] retreat
During the retreat, participants are asked to leave their phones and laptops behind.
靜修期間，參加者必須將手機和筆記型電腦留在外面。
Ritu found the yoga retreat in Thailand deeply refreshing for both body and mind.
Ritu 覺得在泰國的瑜伽靜修讓她的身心都得到了深層的放鬆。
The nuns go on a silent retreat every year to renew their spiritual focus.
修女們每年都會進行一次靜默靈修，讓自己的靈性重新聚焦。
- meditation retreat
specific type focused on mindfulness practice
- spiritual retreat
explicitly religious or faith-based
- sabbatical
longer and typically work-related rather than spiritual
文法句型
go on a retreat
attend a retreat
[adjective] retreat
用法筆記
Common collocations include 'go on a retreat', 'hold a retreat', and types like 'spiritual retreat', 'meditation retreat', 'yoga retreat'. Often organised by a religious or wellness group.
常見錯誤
4. a deliberate move away from a previously held opinion, policy, or course of acti
背離；放棄
離開原本的信念或政策
a deliberate move away from a previously held opinion, policy, or course of action, often due to criticism or changed conditions
The government's retreat from its environmental policy angered many young voters.
政府背離環保政策的舉動激怒了许多年輕選民。
possessive retreat from [policy]
Tariro's retreat from the anti-mining campaign she had led for years left the village elders shaking their heads in disbelief.
Tariro 背離了她多年來領導的反採礦運動，讓村裡的長輩們難以置信地搖頭。
possessive [name]'s retreat from [specific cause]
The company's retreat from its commitment to fair wages was seen as a betrayal by workers.
該公司放棄公平薪資承諾的行為被員工視為一種背叛。
Critics saw the new law as a retreat from the progress made on civil rights.
批評者認為這項新法律是對民權進展的一種背離。
- reversal
stronger and more complete; a full change of direction
- backtracking
less formal; suggests hesitation or embarrassment
- abandonment
more final; implies giving up entirely
- commitment
dedication to a principle or course of action
- adherence
remaining loyal to a belief or policy
文法句型
a retreat + from [belief/policy]
[possessive] retreat + from [commitment]
用法筆記
Typically used with 'from' to specify what belief, policy, or commitment has been abandoned. Often carries a negative judgement from the speaker — suggesting the change is a loss of integrity.
常見錯誤
5. a drop in the market price or value of something from a recently higher level
回跌；下跌
價格從高點暫時下滑
a drop in the market price or value of something from a recently higher level
Investors were alarmed by the sudden retreat in technology shares this month.
科技類股本月的突然回跌令投資人感到擔憂。
retreat in [market sector]
The retreat in gold prices has created new buying opportunities for investors.
黃金價格的回跌為投資者創造了新的買進機會。
Economists predict a further retreat in housing costs over the coming year.
經濟學家預測未來一年房價將進一步下跌。
Market analysts described the retreat as a healthy correction after months of growth.
市場分析師認為這次回跌是經歷數月成長後的一次健康修正。
文法句型
a retreat in [price/market]
[possessive] retreat
用法筆記
Common in financial journalism. Implies a temporary decline within an upward trend, rather than a long-term collapse. The opposite term is a 'rally' or 'surge'.