to return
第三人称
returns
现在进行时
returning
过去式
returned
过去完成时
returned
1
返回, 回来
to go or come back to a person or place
- After a long vacation, it's time to return home.
长假过后，是时候回家了。
- The migratory birds return to their nesting grounds every spring.
候鸟每年春天都会返回它们的筑巢地。
- The athlete plans to return to training after recovering from an injury.
运动员计划在从伤病中恢复后返回训练。
- As the sun sets, the world starts to return to darkness.
随着太阳落山，世界开始回归黑暗。
- After completing the errands, she will return to the office.
完成差事后，她会返回办公室。
2
归还, 返回
to send, give, or bring something back to someone or to a place
及物动词
- Sarah borrowed a book from the library and promised to return it next week.
莎拉从图书馆借了一本书，并承诺下周归还。
- After repairing my laptop, the technician will return it to me by the end of the day.
修理完我的笔记本电脑后，技术人员会在当天结束前把它归还给我。
- Don't forget to return the tools to the garage once you're done with the repairs.
修理完成后，别忘了把工具归还到车库。
- Please remember to return the conference room key after your meeting is over.
请记得在会议结束后归还会议室钥匙。
- The library kindly allows patrons to return books through the drop box after hours.
图书馆亲切地允许读者在闭馆后通过还书箱归还书籍。
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退回, 归还
to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund
及物动词
- After discovering a defect in the new electronic gadget, Sarah decided to return it to the store for a refund.
- The shoes didn't fit properly, so Mark had to return them.
- Jane received a duplicate gift and decided to return one of them to the department store for a refund.
- The store's generous return policy allowed customers to return clothing items within 30 days.
- The customer realized that the color of the paint didn't match the sample, so they decided to return it.
4
返回, 回到
to go back to a specific situation or condition
- As the economy struggled, many businesses faced challenges and had to find innovative ways to return to profitability.
随着经济陷入困境，许多企业面临挑战，不得不寻找创新的方法来恢复盈利能力。
- After a period of intense stress, Sarah practiced mindfulness to return to a state of calm and relaxation.
经过一段时间的强烈压力后，莎拉练习了正念以回到平静和放松的状态。
- The athlete worked hard to overcome an injury and return to a peak level of physical fitness.
这位运动员努力克服伤病，恢复到体能巅峰水平。
- The relationship required open communication and compromise to return to normal.
这种关系需要开放的沟通和妥协才能恢复正常。
5
返回, 再次发生
to reoccur or happen again after a period of absence or inactivity
- The annual meteor shower is expected to return next month.
年度流星雨预计下个月会再次出现。
- The popular festival, which had been on hiatus for several years, is set to return with a grand celebration
这个受欢迎的节日已经停办了好几年，现在准备以盛大的庆祝活动回归。
- The rare celestial event, such as a solar eclipse, is a phenomenon that returns at irregular intervals.
罕见的天文事件，如日食，是一种以不规则间隔再次发生的现象。
- The once-thriving market, which closed during economic downturns, is making plans to return.
曾经繁荣的市场在经济低迷时期关闭，现在正计划回归。
- The classic car show, absent for several years, will return as part of the annual festivities.
缺席多年的经典车展将作为年度庆典的一部分回归。
6
返回
to retrace one's thoughts, revisiting a specific point or idea in narration or argumentation
及物动词
- In his presentation, the speaker frequently returned to the central theme, emphasizing its significance.
在他的演讲中，演讲者频繁地回到中心主题，强调其重要性。
- The author masterfully crafted the novel, skillfully returning to key plot points.
作者巧妙地构思了小说，熟练地回到了情节的关键点。
- As the lecturer delved into the intricate topic, she frequently returned to the foundational concepts.
当讲师深入探讨这个复杂的话题时，她经常回到基本概念。
- The orator, aware of the need for clarity, strategically returned to key themes in his speech.
演说者意识到清晰的需要，策略性地回到了他演讲中的关键主题。
7
回来, 再次出现
(of feelings or thoughts) to reoccur or resurface
- After a period of healing, the sadness began to return as the anniversary of the loss approached.
经过一段时间的愈合，随着失去的周年纪念日临近，悲伤开始回来。
- In times of stress, old insecurities tend to return.
在压力时期，旧的不安全感往往会回来。
- The warmth of his smile caused her old affection for him to return.
他微笑的温暖让她对他的旧情复燃。
- After a successful performance, the familiar nerves and stage jitters would return before each subsequent show.
在成功的表演之后，熟悉的紧张和舞台恐惧会在每场后续演出之前再次出现。
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回答, 回应
to respond to a statement, question, or remark
及物动词
- The teacher posed a challenging question, and Sarah hesitated briefly before returning with a response.
老师提出了一个具有挑战性的问题，莎拉在回答之前犹豫了一下。
- When confronted with the evidence, the suspect chose to remain silent and did not return with an alibi.
面对证据，嫌疑人选择保持沉默，并没有用不在场证明回应。
- The student was asked to explain the reasoning behind the solution, and he confidently returned with a detailed explanation.
学生被要求解释解决方案背后的推理，他自信地回应了一个详细的解释。
- The spokesperson for the company carefully returned to the reporter's inquiries.
公司发言人仔细回答了记者的询问。
- During the debate, each candidate had the opportunity to return to the accusations made by their opponents.
在辩论期间，每位候选人都有机会回应对手提出的指控。
9
获利, 产生利润
to make a profit, often in the context of investments, business ventures, or financial activities
及物动词
- The investor carefully diversified their portfolio, aiming to return a consistent profit over time.
投资者谨慎地分散了他们的投资组合，旨在随着时间的推移回报稳定的利润。
- The company launched a new product line, expecting it to return significant profits.
公司推出了一条新的产品线，期望它能带来可观的利润。
- The educational institution invested in modern facilities, anticipating that it would return increased enrollment.
教育机构投资于现代化设施，预期这将带来入学率的增加。
- The government's investment in infrastructure projects is designed to return economic growth.
政府对基础设施项目的投资旨在回报经济增长。
- The company implemented employee training programs, expecting that they would return higher productivity.
公司实施了员工培训计划，期望它们能带来更高的生产力。
10
宣布, 宣告
to formally state or provide a decision, verdict, or response in answer to a specific request
及物动词
- The judge is expected to return a verdict in the trial after carefully considering all the evidence presented.
法官在仔细考虑所有呈堂证据后，预计将返回审判的裁决。
- The parole board will carefully review the inmate's case and return a decision regarding early release.
假释委员会将仔细审查囚犯的案件并返回关于提前释放的决定。
- Following the investigation, the ethics committee returned a verdict of ethical misconduct.
调查结束后，伦理委员会返回了伦理不当行为的裁决。
- After reviewing the evidence, the court returned a verdict of not guilty.
在审查证据后，法院作出了无罪的判决。
- In a landmark case, the Supreme Court returned a groundbreaking decision, shaping legal precedent for years to come.
在一个具有里程碑意义的案件中，最高法院作出了一项开创性的决定，为未来几年塑造了法律先例。
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提交, 呈交
to submit or present a report, document, or similar item to someone in authority
及物动词
- The team worked on the project and is ready to return the report to the department head for assessment.
团队完成了项目工作，准备将报告提交给部门主管进行评估。
- The accountant completed the financial audit and returned the detailed findings to the company's CFO.
会计完成了财务审计，并将详细调查结果提交给了公司的首席财务官。
- The pharmaceutical company must return the safety assessment documents to the relevant government agency.
制药公司必须将安全评估文件退回给相关政府机构。
- After conducting the internal investigation, the committee will return its findings to the board of directors.
在进行内部调查后，委员会将向董事会提交其调查结果。
- Government agencies often require contractors to return environmental impact assessments for major projects.
政府机构经常要求承包商提交重大项目的环境影响评估。
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再次选举, 重新选择
to elect or choose a person or political party to hold a position in office
及物动词
- In the upcoming election, voters are expected to return the incumbent mayor to office.
在即将举行的选举中，选民预计将再次选举现任市长。
- The citizens were eager to return the experienced senator to office.
市民们渴望重新选举这位经验丰富的参议员。
- Despite a competitive race, the public's trust in the candidate's leadership abilities led them to return him for a second term.
尽管竞争激烈，公众对候选人领导能力的信任使他们再次选举他连任。
- The charismatic leader, known for his effective governance, was enthusiastically returned by a wide margin.
以有效治理闻名的魅力领袖，以巨大优势热情再次当选。
- The voters expressed their desire for continuity by returning the incumbent governor.
选民通过再次选举现任州长表达了他们对连续性的渴望。
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回报, 回应
to do, say, or feel something in response to the same action, remark, or feeling from others
及物动词
- He did not return her love.
他没有回应她的爱。
- It's time we returned their invitation.
是时候我们回应他们的邀请了。
- When she complimented his presentation skills, he was quick to return the praise.
当她称赞他的演讲技巧时，他很快就回馈了赞美。
- As a gesture of gratitude, he decided to return the favor by helping his friend with a challenging task.
作为感激的表示，他决定通过帮助朋友完成一项具有挑战性的任务来回报恩惠。