好词典
retiring
UK //rɪˈtaɪə.rɪŋ//US //rɪˈtaɪr.ɪŋ//
词源
源自动词retire（退休/退下）的现在分词形式，最早来自法语retirer，意为'撤回'或'退后'。
adjective
❶ 形容人性格内向、害羞，不喜欢成为关注焦点，倾向于避开社交场合。
“She was a quiet and retiring girl who preferred reading to parties.”
（她是个安静内向的女孩，比起参加派对更爱读书。）
“Despite his retiring nature, he was an excellent listener.”
（尽管他性格内向，却是个极好的倾听者。）
❶ 指即将退休或离职的状态，描述人即将结束职业生涯的情形。
“The retiring CEO will hand over his position next month.”
（即将退休的CEO将在下个月移交职位。）
“A party was held to honor the retiring principal.”
（人们举办派对向即将离任的校长致敬。）
同义词:shy, reserved, introverted, withdrawn, timid
常见短语
retiring room — 指剧院等场所中供演员休息或准备的房间，也可泛指休息室。
“The actress waited nervously in the retiring room before her performance.”
（这位女演员在演出前紧张地在休息室里等待。）