recede

• vi. 后退；减弱
• vt. 撤回

re-,向后，往回，-ced,走，词源同 accede,precede.

recede (v.)

early 15c., from Middle French receder, from Latin recedere "to go back, fall back; withdraw, depart, retire," from re- "back" (see re-) + cedere "to go" (see cede). Related: Receded; receding.

1. If untreated, the gums recede, become swollen and bleed.

如果不进行治疗，牙龈会开始萎缩、红肿和出血。

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2. Generally, warm colours advance in painting and cold colours recede.

通常，绘画中暖色调为近感色，而冷色调为远感色。

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3. The mountain peaks recede into the distance as one leaves the shore.

人离岸时,山峰向后退去.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

4. The colleges would recede in importance.

大学的重要性会降低.

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5. Memories of childhood recede.

童年的回忆渐渐模糊.

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