Wordiyoretract
🇬🇧 UK/ik'stræktə/🇺🇸 US/ri'trækt/
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Definitions
v.
To pull or draw back; to withdraw a statement, claim, or promise that was previously made.
缩回，收回；撤回（声明、承诺等）
n.
An act of withdrawing or taking back a statement or position; a retraction.
撤回，收回（声明或立场的行为）
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.retract a statement撤回声明
- 2.retract a claim撤回指控
- 3.retract an offer撤回报价
- 4.refuse to retract拒绝收回
Example Sentences
- 1.
The newspaper was forced to retract its false claims.
- 2.
The newspaper was forced to retract its false claims about the politician.
- 3.
The cat retracted its claws as it settled down to sleep.
- 4.
He refused to retract his controversial statement despite public pressure.