recede

recede [riˈsi:d] vi.

1. ■ 退回, 后退

2. ■ 向后倾斜

3. ■ 收[撤]回(from)

4. ■ 变模糊

5. ■ 跌落, 缩减, 贬值, 失去重要性

recede from a bargain 撤销买卖合同

recede into the background

The mountain peaks recede into the distance as one leaves the shore. 人离岸时, 山峰向后退去。

Memories of childhood recede. 童年的回忆渐渐模糊。

The colleges would recede in importance. 大学的重要性会降低。

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词性变化

recede [riˈsi:d] vt.

1. ■ 返回, 归还