take something back
US /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk/
短语动词
1.
退回, 收回
to return something to the place it came from, especially because it is unsuitable or damaged
示例:
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I had to take the shirt back because it was too small.
我不得不把衬衫退回去，因为它太小了。
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You can take this book back to the library next week.
你下周可以把这本书还给图书馆。
2.
收回, 撤回
to admit that something you said was wrong
示例:
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I take back what I said about her being lazy; she's actually very hardworking.
我收回我说她懒惰的话；她实际上非常勤奋。
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He refused to take back his harsh comments.
他拒绝收回他严厉的评论。
3.
让...回想起, 使...回忆起
to make someone remember a past event or time
示例:
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That song always takes me back to my college days.
那首歌总是让我想起我的大学时光。
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The smell of freshly baked bread took her back to her grandmother's kitchen.
新鲜出炉的面包香味让她回想起祖母的厨房。