retract
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/rɪˈtrækt/
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/rɪˈtrækt/
To take back something you said because it was wrong or you didn't mean it.
After realizing his mistake, he quickly retracted his statement.
意识到错误后,他迅速撤回了他的陈述。
To take back an agreement or promise.
The company decided to retract their job offer.
公司决定撤回他们的工作邀请。
To move something back into its original position or to pull it back.
The teacher retracted the pencil from the student's hand.
老师从学生的手中收回了铅笔。