retraction

n. 撤回，撤销；收回

英文词源

retraction (n.): late 14c., "withdrawal of an opinion," from Latin retractionem (nominative retractio) "a drawing back, hesitation, refusal," noun of action from past participle stem of retractare "revoke, cancel," from re- "back" (see re-) + tractere "draw violently," frequentative of trahere "to draw" (see tract (n.1)). Originally the title of a book by St. Augustine correcting his former writings. Meaning "recantation of opinion with admission of error" is from 1540s.

1、re- "back" + tract- + -ion.2、字面意思为：draw (something) back.

1. He demanded a full retraction of the allegations against him.: 他要求完全收回针对他的言论。

2. The newspaper published a retraction of the erroneous report.: 那家报纸声明撤回那篇错误的报道.

3. Miss Pearce said she expected an unqualified retraction of his comments within twenty four hours.: 皮尔斯小姐说她希望他在24小时内无条件收回他的评论。

4. Retraction will be required and should be as gentle as possible.: 还需要牵引,要尽可能轻柔.

5. Daily retraction and cleaning prevents penile adhesions.: 每天都退上去清洗一次,以防**粘连.