retrace
UK/ri'treis/US
GREC2
释义
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）
词根拆分
词根派生re-再，回
+
trace拖，拉，拽
=retrace
re-（回、再）+ trace = 「再次、反向地追踪」。retrace your steps 就是沿着你已经画过的那条线再走一遍，只是这次倒着走。
常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
We had to retrace our steps to find the dropped keys.
我们不得不原路返回去找掉落的钥匙。
- 2.
The documentary retraces the explorer's famous journey.
这部纪录片重走了那位探险家著名的旅程。