
好词典

源自法语 'retracer',由 're-'(重新)和 'tracer'(描绘、追踪)组成,意为重新描绘或追踪。
❶ 沿着原路返回或重新走一遍,通常指为了寻找某物或回忆某事而重复走过的路线。
“We retraced our steps to find the lost keys.”
(我们原路返回寻找丢失的钥匙。)
“He retraced his journey through the forest.”
(他重新走了一遍穿越森林的旅程。)
❶ 重新描绘或复制某物的轮廓或形状,通常用于绘画或制图。
“The artist retraced the outline of the portrait.”
(艺术家重新描绘了肖像的轮廓。)
“She retraced the map to make a clearer copy.”
(她重新绘制了地图以制作更清晰的副本。)
retrace one's steps — 原路返回或重新走一遍走过的路,通常是为了寻找丢失的物品或回忆某事。
“He retraced his steps to find the missing wallet.”
(他原路返回寻找丢失的钱包。)