retrace
UK/ri'treis/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To go back over a route or path you have already taken
原路返回，重走
v.
To recall or reconstruct a sequence of past events or steps
追溯，回顾（往事、步骤）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
tracepull, drag, draw
=retrace
re- (back, again) + trace = 'to trace again, backward.' To retrace your steps is to follow the line you already drew, this time in reverse.
Common Collocations
- 1.retrace one's steps原路返回
- 2.retrace a route重走路线
- 3.retrace the journey重走旅程
Example Sentences
- 1.
We had to retrace our steps to find the dropped keys.
- 2.
The documentary retraces the explorer's famous journey.