retire
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/rɪˈtaɪər/
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/rɪˈtaɪə(r)/
to stop working, often because of age or health, or to make someone stop working
Many people retire at age 65 to enjoy their free time.
许多人在65岁退休以享受他们的空闲时间。
to stop playing in a game or race because of injury
The player had to retire from the match due to a leg injury.
这名球员因腿部受伤不得不退出比赛。
to go to a quiet or private place
After dinner, they retire to the living room to talk.
晚餐后,他们退到客厅交谈。
to move back from battle to reorganize
The general ordered the troops to retire and regroup.
将军命令部队撤退并重新集结。
to go to sleep
I usually retire early to get enough rest.
我通常早睡以获得足够的休息。
to make a batter or team stop batting
The pitcher managed to retire three batters in one inning.
投手在一局中成功使三名击球手出局。