take something back

Related to word: take

Phrasal Verb

Definition (歸還)

  1. B1

    to return an item purchased to a store

    將購買的商品退回商店

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

      他買了一件襯衫,但發現不合適,所以決定把它退回商店。

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

      如果電子設備有問題,你可以在七天內將它退回商店。

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

      她不喜歡那件家具,所以準備把它退回去。

Definition (陳述)

  1. to acknowledge that what you said was incorrect

    收回說錯的話

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

      在會議中,他意識到自己的觀點是錯的,所以他選擇收回自己的話。

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

      她倉促說出的話被誤解了,她可能需要收回那個聲明。

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

      經過反思,他明白自己真的應該收回那句話。