retrospect
UK/'retrəuspekt/US/'retrәspekt/
IELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
回顾；追溯
v.
(Rare) to look back; to refer back.
（罕用）回顾；追忆
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedretro- (backward) + spect (look) = «look backward in time.» Mostly used in «in retrospect» (looking back now).
Root sp still carries 131 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in retrospect事后看
- 2.retrospective view回顾性观点
Example Sentences
- 1.
In retrospect, I should have left earlier.
- 2.
Looking back, the warning signs were clear in retrospect.