retreat

vi.

1. 撤退，退却[（+from/to）]
   The enemy retreated after heavy losses.

   敌人在重创之后撤退了。

2. 退避，躲避[（+from/to）]
   I will not retreat from my commitments.

   我不会躲避承诺的义务。

   After a week's work I like to retreat to the country to relax.

   工作一周之后，我喜欢躲到乡下松弛一下。

3. 退缩，退出[（+from）]
4. （眼睛）凹陷；（飞机翼梢）后斜

vt.

1. 把……后撤；使后退；使往后移
   He retreated his chair with intense disgust.

   他极其厌恶地将椅子往后挪开。