retraction
英 [rɪ'trækʃən]
美 [rɪ'trækʃən]
助記提示
1、re- "back" + tract- + -ion.
2、字麵意思為：draw (something) back.
英文詞源
- retraction (n.)
- late 14c., "withdrawal of an opinion," from Latin retractionem (nominative retractio) "a drawing back, hesitation, refusal," noun of action from past participle stem of retractare "revoke, cancel," from re- "back" (see re-) + tractere "draw violently," frequentative of trahere "to draw" (see tract (n.1)). Originally the title of a book by St. Augustine correcting his former writings. Meaning "recantation of opinion with admission of error" is from 1540s.
雙語例句
- 1. He demanded a full retraction of the allegations against him.
- 他要求完全收回針對他的言論。
來自《權威詞典》
- 2. The newspaper published a retraction of the erroneous report.
- 那家報紙聲明撤回那篇錯誤的報道.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
- 3. Miss Pearce said she expected an unqualified retraction of his comments within twenty four hours.
- 皮爾斯小姐說她希望他在24小時內無條件收回他的評論。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Retraction will be required and should be as gentle as possible.
- 還需要牽引,要盡可能輕柔.
來自辭典例句
- 5. Daily retraction and cleaning prevents penile adhesions.
- 每天都退上去清洗一次,以防**粘連.
來自辭典例句