| 释义 |
[/rɪˈsiːd; rɪˋsid/] v 用法:
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (from sth) (seem to) move back from a previous position or away from an observer （似）自原处後退或避开别人的注视:
As the tide receded (from the shore) we were able to look for shells. 潮水（自岸边）退去, 我们就能寻找贝壳了. *
We reached the open sea and the coast receded into the distance. 我们驶抵公海, 海岸似乎退到了远方. *
(fig 比喻) The prospect of bankruptcy has now receded, ie is less likely. 破产的危险现已减少了. 用法:
2 [I] slope backwards 向後倾斜:
a receding chin 向後缩的下巴 *
Tom has a receding hairline, ie His hair has stopped growing at the forehead and temples. 汤姆的前发际已渐渐後移（前额和太阳穴不再长头发）. |