retreat
gb/ɹitɹˈit/ us/ɹitɹˈit/
B2
英语
~ 8300
visszahúzódik, hátrál, visszavonul, elvonulás, visszavonulás, menedék, visszakozik, eláll, meghátrál, visszalépés, visszaesés
动词
B2
1
用法模式：
to retreat to [a place]
After the argument, he retreated to his bedroom and shut the door.
A vita után visszavonult a hálószobájába, és becsukta az ajtót.
The cat hissed, then retreated under the sofa.
A macska fújt egyet, aztán visszahúzódott a kanapé alá.
She retreated a few steps when the dog barked loudly.
As the tide retreated, more rocks became visible on the beach.
He retreated into the shadows so that nobody would notice him.
学习者例句
She was tired and retreated to her room.
Fáradt volt, ezért visszavonult a szobájába.
The boy retreated when the big dog ran toward him.
A fiú hátrált, amikor a nagy kutya felé rohant.
At low tide, the water retreats from the shore.
He retreated into the dark corner of the room.
The mouse retreated into a small hole in the wall.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "retreat" for any normal going back, for example, *"I retreated home after work."* This sounds too strong or dramatic. Use "retreat" when you move back because of fear, stress, conflict, or a desire for privacy, not for everyday travel.
含义
move back to safety or privacy
搭配
retreat to [one's] room
|retreat into the shadows
|retreat from the door
|retreat a few steps
|retreat in fear
近义词
withdraw (More formal and general; can be physical or abstract, while "retreat" often suggests moving back from something unpleasant.)
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back away (More informal and clearly physical; does not usually include the idea of going to a private place.)
反义词
advance (Describes moving forward, often toward something challenging or dangerous, the opposite direction of a retreat.)
主题
daily life
|emotions
|daily_life
|travel
释义
To go back or away from something, often to a safe, quiet, or private place.
To move back or away from someone or something, especially toward a place that feels safer, quieter, or more private.
名词
B2
2
elvonulás
B2
用法模式：
to go on a retreat
Our company holds a three-day retreat every spring to plan the year ahead.
A cégünk minden tavasszal háromnapos elvonulást szervez, hogy megtervezzük az előttünk álló évet.
She signed up for a week-long yoga retreat in the mountains.
Jelentkezett egy hegyekben tartott egyhetes jógaelvonulásra.
The couple went on a weekend retreat to reconnect and relax.
The monks invited visitors to join their silent retreat.
Managers met at an off-site retreat to discuss the new strategy.
学习者例句
We went on a company retreat last month.
Múlt hónapban céges elvonuláson voltunk.
He joined a two-day retreat at a small hotel.
Részt vett egy kétnapos elvonuláson egy kis szállodában.
She wants to go on a yoga retreat by the sea.
The church will have a youth retreat next summer.
At the retreat, they talked and rested together.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think a "retreat" must be religious. In modern English, a retreat can be religious, but it is also very common for companies, sports teams, and wellness groups.
含义
organized getaway for rest or work
搭配
corporate retreat
|weekend retreat
|yoga retreat
|spiritual retreat
|silent retreat
|team retreat
近义词
getaway (More informal and focused on fun or rest; "retreat" can be for work, religion, or personal growth, not just vacation.)
反义词
workday (Focuses on a normal day of regular work, the opposite of a special, removed period like a retreat.)
主题
work
|religion
|health
|education
释义
A planned trip where a group goes away from normal life for a few days to rest, think, pray, or work together.
An organized stay away from normal work or home life, usually for several days, for rest, reflection, training, or team-building.
名词
B2
3
用法模式：
a retreat from [enemy/position]
By nightfall, the army was in full retreat toward the capital.
Sötétedésre a hadsereg már teljes visszavonulásban volt a főváros felé.
The surprise attack forced the rebels into a hasty retreat.
A meglepetésszerű támadás sietős visszavonulásra kényszerítette a lázadókat.
The general refused to order a retreat despite the heavy losses.
Engineers destroyed the bridge to slow the enemy during their retreat.
When the enemy broke through, the commander finally signaled a general retreat.
学习者例句
The soldiers were in retreat after the battle.
A katonák a csata után visszavonulóban voltak.
The leader ordered a retreat to save his men.
A parancsnok visszavonulást rendelt el, hogy megmentse az embereit.
The attack was strong and the army made a fast retreat.
They used smoke to hide their retreat from the town.
After many losses, a retreat was the only choice.
常见错误：
Some learners use "retreat" for any kind of going back, even in friendly or normal situations. For example, *"We made a retreat from the park at 5 p.m."* sounds strange. Use "retreat" here mainly for war, serious conflict, or metaphorical "battles" such as politics.
含义
military or forced withdrawal
搭配
in full retreat
|order a retreat
|forced into retreat
|sound the retreat
|stage a retreat
|cover the retreat
近义词
withdrawal (A general term for moving away; "retreat" often suggests an organized pullback under pressure or threat.)
反义词
advance (Describes moving forward toward the enemy, the opposite direction of a retreat.)
主题
war
|news
|politics
释义
When an army or group moves back from an enemy or a dangerous place because it cannot stay there safely.
The act of an army or other group moving back from an enemy or difficult position, often to avoid defeat or heavy loss.
名词
B2
4
menedék
B1
用法模式：
a retreat in [a place]
Their cottage in the hills is a quiet retreat from city life.
A dombok között álló nyaralójuk csendes menedék a városi élet elől.
He turned the attic into a personal retreat filled with books and music.
A padlást könyvekkel és zenével teli személyes menedékké alakította.
The garden became her private retreat during stressful times.
They bought a small seaside retreat to escape on weekends.
The hotel advertises itself as a peaceful retreat for exhausted parents.
学习者例句
This small room is my retreat when I feel tired.
Ez a kis szoba a menedékem, amikor fáradtnak érzem magam.
They have a retreat in the mountains where they rest.
Van egy kis menedékük a hegyekben, ahol pihenni szoktak.
The garden is her retreat from the busy city.
He uses his study as a quiet retreat.
On weekends, the cabin is their family retreat.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think a "retreat" must be far away in nature. It can also be a corner of your home, a room, or even a garden inside a city, as long as it feels like a quiet, private place.
含义
quiet place used as refuge
搭配
peaceful retreat
|country retreat
|mountain retreat
|seaside retreat
|private retreat
|hidden retreat
近义词
refuge (Can sound more serious or about protection from danger; "retreat" often suggests comfort and relaxation.)
反义词
public space (Refers to shared, open areas, the opposite of a private retreat.)
主题
home
|health
|emotions
|daily_life
|housing
释义
A special place that is peaceful and private, where you can rest or be away from other people.
A place that is quiet and private, where someone goes to rest, relax, or escape from stress or noise.
动词
C1
5
用法模式：
to retreat from [a promise/position/policy]
The government retreated from its tax plans after public protests.
A kormány a nyilvános tiltakozások után visszakozott az adóterveitől.
Facing heavy criticism, the company quickly retreated from its earlier statement.
A heves bírálatokkal szembesülve a vállalat gyorsan visszakozott korábbi nyilatkozatától.
He refused to retreat from his position, even when his friends disagreed.
The minister later retreated from her harsh comments on social media.
Under legal pressure, the publisher retreated from the controversial deal.
学习者例句
The company retreated from the plan after many people complained.
A cég visszakozott a tervtől, miután sokan panaszkodtak.
He said he would not retreat from his opinion.
Azt mondta, nem fog visszakozni a véleményétől.
The leader retreated from the promise because it was too expensive.
They retreated from the decision when new facts appeared.
She later retreated from her strong words.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse this with the physical meaning and write sentences like *"He retreated from his friend"* when they mean he changed his opinion. For ideas or plans, use objects like "position", "promise", "plan", or "policy" after "retreat from".
含义
back down from a position
搭配
retreat from a promise
|retreat from a position
|retreat from a decision
|retreat under pressure
|retreat on plans
近义词
back down (More informal and common in speech; "retreat" sounds slightly more formal or written.)
反义词
stand firm (Means to refuse to change your position, the opposite of retreating from it.)
主题
politics
|business
|communication
释义
To say you no longer support a strong idea or plan because other people are against it.
To give up or weaken a previously strong demand, decision, or opinion, usually because of criticism or pressure.
名词
C1
6
visszalépés
B2
visszaesés
B1
用法模式：
a retreat from [principles/values/targets]
Many observers see the new law as a retreat from democratic norms.
Sok megfigyelő az új törvényt a demokratikus normáktól való visszalépésnek tartja.
The sudden retreat in oil prices surprised investors.
Az olajárak hirtelen visszaesése meglepte a befektetőket.
Activists warned that the policy changes marked a serious retreat from earlier climate commitments.
The company denied that there had been any retreat from its safety standards.
Some argue that the decision represents a cultural retreat into old ways of thinking.
学习者例句
The new rule is a retreat from human rights, they say.
Azt mondják, az új szabály visszalépés az emberi jogok terén.
There was a sharp retreat in share prices today.
Ma meredeken visszaestek a részvényárfolyamok.
Many people worry about a retreat from free speech.
The group wants to stop any retreat from past promises.
This change is a big retreat from our goals.
常见错误：
Learners may not realize this sense can be used for numbers and markets, as in *"a retreat in prices"*. It does not mean people are running away; it means the level is going down after being higher.
含义
backward change in policy or level
搭配
a retreat from democracy
|a retreat from responsibility
|policy retreat
|a retreat from tradition
|a retreat in prices
|sharp retreat in stocks
近义词
backslide (Suggests going back to a worse state, especially in moral or social areas; "retreat" is more neutral and formal.)
反义词
advance (In this context, an advance is movement toward more progress or higher levels, the opposite of a retreat.)
主题
politics
|economics
|society
|business
释义
When a person, group, or country moves away from an idea or level it had before, and seems to go backwards.
A movement away from a previous idea, policy, standard, or level, often seen as a loss of progress or confidence.
语法
词典原形
retreat
IPA
GB/ɹitɹˈit/
US/ɹitɹˈit/
音节与重音
re - treat （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (treat)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: retreat
- 3rd Person Singular: retreats
- Present Participle: retreating
- Past: retreated
词族
Forms
retreats
verb
retreating
verb
retreated
verb
Related words
withdraw
verb A2
withdrawal
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
advance
verb B1
Advanced or less common
recede
verb
相关表达
beat a retreat
1/bˈit ə ɹitɹˈit/
idiom
leave quickly to avoid trouble
To go away from a place fast because you are afraid, feel unsafe, or feel uncomfortable.
例句
- When the rain started pouring down, we beat a hasty retreat to the car.
- He beat a retreat when he saw his angry boss coming.
corporate retreat
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
off-site work event for staff
A special trip where people from a company go to another place together to work, learn, and relax.
例句
- They planned the new product launch during a three-day corporate retreat.
- Our corporate retreat this year will be at a lakeside hotel.
in full retreat
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
completely moving back or losing
Moving back quickly and clearly losing to another side, or clearly giving up on something.
例句
- By midday the enemy forces were in full retreat.
- After the scandal, the party was in full retreat on the issue.
in retreat
1/ˈɪn ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
moving back or becoming weaker
Going backwards or becoming weaker or less common.
例句
- Democracy appears to be in retreat in several regions.
- Traditional print media has been in retreat for years.
make a quick retreat
1/mˈeɪk ə kwˈɪk ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
leave a place quickly
To go away from a place fast because the situation is not good for you.
例句
- Seeing the long queue, we made a quick retreat and chose another restaurant.
- She made a quick retreat when the discussion turned into an argument.
retreat into [something]
1/ɹitɹˈit ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
escape into an activity or inner world
To escape from real life by spending a lot of time in something like games, books, or dreams.
例句
- Under stress, he tends to retreat into video games.
- She retreated into her imagination when her parents fought.
retreat into one's shell
1/ɹitɹˈit ˈɪntu wˈʌnz ʃˈɛl/
idiom
become quiet and withdrawn
To stop talking and sharing with people and become very quiet and shy, usually after feeling hurt or embarrassed.
例句
- After the criticism, he retreated into his shell and stopped joining team discussions.
- As a teenager she often retreated into her shell when adults asked personal questions.
spiritual retreat
1/spˈɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
religious or meditative getaway
A short time away from normal life to pray, meditate, or think about spiritual things.
例句
- She went on a ten-day spiritual retreat at a monastery.
- The center offers silent spiritual retreats throughout the year.