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源自法语 'retracer',由 're-'(重新)和 'tracer'(追踪)组成,字面意思是重新追踪。
❶ 沿着原路返回或重新走过某条路线,常用于描述重新探索或回顾某个路径或过程。
“He retraced his steps to find the lost keys.”
(他沿原路返回寻找丢失的钥匙。)
“The detective retraced the suspect's movements.”
(侦探重现了嫌疑人的行动路线。)
retrace one's steps — 指沿着原路返回或重新审视过去的行动,常用于寻找丢失物品或回顾过程。
“After realizing he left his phone at the cafe, he retraced his steps.”
(发现手机落在咖啡馆后,他沿原路返回寻找。)