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retreated

/rɪˈtriː.tɪd/

2 entries

noun

/rɪˈtriː.tɪd/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее людей, которые отступили из опасной, трудной или неприятной ситуации или места.

A noun referring to individuals who have withdrawn from a dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant situation or place.

  1. People who have retreatedB2formal

    Individuals who have withdrawn from a dangerous or difficult situation, or from society.

    ruОтступившие

    • The retreateds gathered in the safe zone after the battle.
    • A group of retreateds sought shelter in the mountains.
    • The retreateds were given medical aid and supplies.

verb

retreat/rɪˈtriːt/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия отступления или ухода с позиции, ситуации или столкновения, часто из-за опасности, поражения или необходимости уединения.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, situation, or engagement, often due to danger, defeat, or a need for seclusion.

  1. Withdraw from dangerB1formal

    To move back or withdraw from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.

    ruОтступить

    • The army was forced to retreat after heavy losses.
    • They retreated to a safer position behind the hill.
    • The soldiers retreated under the cover of darkness.

    Synonymsdraw backfall backpull backrecederecoilretirewithdraw

    Antonymsadvanceattackcharge

  2. B1formal

    To move away from a place or person, often to find peace or privacy.

    ruУдалиться

    • She retreated to her room to read a book.
    • He retreated from the noisy party to the quiet garden.
    • They retreated to the countryside for the weekend.

    Synonymsback awayfall backpull backrecederetirewithdraw

    Antonymsadvanceapproachproceed

  3. Change opinion or decisionB2formal

    To change one's mind or withdraw from a previous position or commitment.

    ruОтступить

    • The politician retreated from his earlier statement.
    • She retreated from her promise after the controversy.
    • He retreated from the deal when he learned the risks.

    Synonymsback downbacktrackclimb downconcederecantrecederenege

    Antonymsassertholdmaintainpersiststick

Forms
  • retreated past participle
  • retreated past simple
  • retreating present participle
  • retreats third person singular