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retiringly

/ri-tahyuhr-ing/US // rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ //UK // (rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ) //

退而求其次,隐居地,退而求其次地,即将退休

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : that retires.
    • : withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.

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Examples

  • There are fewer signs, though, that the other four non-retiring moderates might be vulnerable in a primary.

  • I was thinking about retiring from modeling, but spending that time with them rekindled that bug.

  • He had been a Union carpenter for 30 years before retiring and devoting himself to nature photography.

  • That said, this particularly retiring writer has received a poisonous gift from the Nobel committee.

  • Pope Francis said he would definitely consider stepping down, saying his predecessor has opened the door to retiring.

  • Maupin is running to replace retiring Rep. Ed Pastor in the August 26 primary.

  • There are some folk in this country, you know, who manifest a very retiring disposition at times.

  • And, incidentally, to encourage retiring and diffident lady interviewers.

  • Bruce probably kept him under observation, retiring before him beyond the Forth, and not attempting to bar his progress to Perth.

  • Now, there cant be anything much more retiring than the turtleor me.

  • In his fits of resentful sullenness, he hinted an intention of retiring from the Court.