/rɪˈtri:t ||; rɪˈtrit/noun1 [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