retracted

• Описывает что-то, что было отведено назад или отозвано; часто используется в научных контекстах для описания заявления или утверждения, которое было официально отозвано.

Describes something that has been drawn back or withdrawn; often used in scientific contexts to describe a statement or claim that has been formally withdrawn.

1. Pulled back or drawn inB2formal

   Describing something that has been moved back into a main body or structure.

   Втянутый

   • The cat's claws were fully retracted.
   • The landing gear is retracted after takeoff.
   • The animal's retracted tongue was barely visible.

   Synonymsfurledrecessedsheathedtelescopedwithdrawn

   Antonymsextendedprotruding

2. Withdrawn or taken backB2formal

   Describing a statement, offer, or claim that has been formally withdrawn.

   Отозванный

   • The newspaper published a retracted article after the error was discovered.
   • His retracted confession led to a new trial.
   • The company issued a retracted statement regarding the product recall.

   Synonymsreversedwithdrawn

   Antonymsaffirmedmaintained

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по отведению назад, взятию обратно или отзыву заявления, утверждения или части тела.

A verb used to indicate the act of drawing back, taking back, or withdrawing a statement, claim, or part of the body.

1. Formally withdraw a statementB2formal

   To take back or disavow a previously made statement, claim, or belief, often due to pressure or new evidence.

   Отозвать

   • The politician was forced to retract his earlier comments after the backlash.
   • She retracted her accusation when she realized she had been mistaken.
   • The newspaper had to retract the false story and issue an apology.

   Synonymsabjuredisavowforswearrecantrenouncerepudiatetake backunsaywithdraw

   Antonymsaffirmassertavowconfirmmaintain

2. Pull back in fear or disgustB2formal

   To draw or pull something back, especially as a reaction to something unpleasant or frightening.

   Отдёрнуть

   • He retracted his hand quickly after touching the hot stove.
   • The cat retracted its claws when it was startled.
   • She retracted from the foul smell emanating from the dumpster.

   Synonymscringedraw backflinchpull backrecoilshrinkwincewithdraw

   Antonymsadvanceapproachproceed

3. Surgical retractionC1formal

   To use a medical instrument to hold back the edges of a wound, incision, or organ during a surgical procedure.

   Отодвигать (хирургическое)

   • The surgeon used a clamp to retract the skin during the operation.
   • The assistant carefully retracted the muscle tissue to expose the bone.
   • Retracting the wound edges allowed the doctor better access to the internal organ.

   Synonymsdraw backhold backpull back

4. Pull inward or toward a centerB2formal

   To draw something back into its original or central position.

   Втягивать

   • The landing gear retracted smoothly after takeoff.
   • The turtle retracted its head into its shell for protection.
   • The antenna retracts automatically when the car enters the garage.

   Synonymsdraw backdraw inpull backpull inwithdraw

   Antonymsextendprotrude