recede
v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (from sth) (seem to) move back from a previous position or away from an observer (似)自原处後退或避开别人的注视
As the tide receded (from the shore) we were able to look for shells. 潮水(自岸边)退去, 我们就能寻找贝壳了.
We reached the open sea and the coast receded into the distance. 我们驶抵公海, 海岸似乎退到了远方.
(fig 比喻) The prospect of bankruptcy has now receded, ie is less likely. 破产的危险现已减少了.
2 [I] slope backwards 向後倾斜
a receding chin 向後缩的下巴
Tom has a receding hairline, ie His hair has stopped growing at the forehead and temples. 汤姆的前发际已渐渐後移(前额和太阳穴不再长头发).
The disadvantage with carrying out interviews is that it may take a long time.
走访用户的不利之处是它需要很长的时间。
After speaking for about half an hour he came to a sad part of the family history.
大约谈了半个小时之后,他谈到了家族史中的一件伤心事。
Among the different types of bee, it is the honey bee that has most interested scientists because of the language they use to communicate with each other.