1 (used about an army, etc) to move backwards in order to leave a battle or in order not to become involved in a battle (指军队等)撤退:
The order was given to retreat.撤退的命令已经下达。 [OPP] advance 反义词为advance
2 to move backwards; to go to a safe or private place 撤离;退到安全或隐蔽的地方 (figurative 比喻)
She seems to retreat into a world of her own sometimes.她有时候好像遁入自我的世界。
retreat²
/rɪˈtri:t ||; rɪˈtrit/noun
1 [C,U] the action of moving backwards, away from a difficult or dangerous situation 撤退;撤离:
The invading forces are now in retreat.入侵的军队现正后撤。 [OPP] advance 反义词为advance
2 [C] a private place where you can go when you want to be quiet or to rest 退隐处;静居处:
a religious retreat宗教静修地