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后退, 撤回
to take a position in the rear, especially in a military formation, for strategic purposes
- The soldiers were instructed to drop back to secure the rear of the advancing unit.
士兵们被命令后撤以确保前进部队的后方安全。
- In the tactical maneuver, the infantry was ordered to drop back to strengthen the rear guard.
在战术机动中，步兵被命令撤退以加强后卫。
- As the platoon advanced, the snipers were directed to drop back for better cover and surveillance.
随着排的推进，狙击手被指示后撤以获得更好的掩护和监视。
- The military convoy maintained a steady pace, with armored vehicles ready to drop back in case of an ambush.
军事车队保持稳定的速度，装甲车辆准备好后撤以防伏击。
- During the night patrol, the scouts were instructed to drop back silently to avoid detection.
在夜间巡逻时，侦察兵被指示悄悄后退以避免被发现。
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后退, 落后
to move or retreat to a position further behind, especially in a group or a line
- During the race, the runner started to feel tired and decided to drop back from the leading pack.
在比赛期间，跑步者开始感到疲倦，决定从领先的群体中退后。
- As the pace increased, some cyclists chose to drop back in the peloton.
随着速度的增加，一些骑手选择在车队中后退。
- Feeling overwhelmed, he decided to drop back and let others take the lead in the project.
感到不知所措，他决定退后，让其他人在项目中带头。
- In the crowded hallway, he chose to drop back to allow others to pass more easily.
在拥挤的走廊里，他选择退后以便其他人更容易通过。