take something back

Related to word: take

Phrasal Verb

Definition (归还)

  1. B1

    to return an item purchased to a store

    将购买的商品退回商店

    • He bought a shirt but found it unsuitable, so he decided to take it back to the store.

      他买了一件衬衫,但发现不合适,所以决定把它退回商店。

    • If there's a problem with the electronic device, you can take it back to the store within seven days.

      如果电子设备有问题,你可以在七天内将它退回商店。

    • She didn't like the piece of furniture, so she was getting ready to take it back.

      她不喜欢那件家具,所以准备把它退回去。

Definition (陈述)

  1. to acknowledge that what you said was incorrect

    收回说错的话

    • During the meeting, he realized his point was wrong, so he chose to take his words back.

      在会议中,他意识到自己的观点是错的,所以他选择收回自己的话。

    • Her hasty words were misunderstood, and she might need to take that statement back.

      她仓促说出的话被误解了,她可能需要收回那个声明。

    • Upon reflection, he understood he really should take that remark back.

      经过反思,他明白自己真的应该收回那句话。