return

movement(移動)

1. B1Singular(單數)

   An occasion of going or coming back to a place where one was previously.

   返回；回

   • The entire town celebrated his return from the battlefield.

     整個城鎮都慶祝他從戰場歸來。

   • Upon her return, she immediately went to the office.

     她一回來就立刻去了辦公室。

   • After years of sailing, he finally made his return to his homeland.

     經過多年的航行，他終於回到了故土。

2. Singular(單數)

   An instance of beginning or resuming an activity or state.

   重新開始；恢復

   • Many people hope for a return to traditional family values.

     許多人希望恢復傳統家庭價值觀。

   • After a brief break, he made his return to his job.

     在短暫休息後，他回到了工作崗位。

   • The band announced their return to the stage after a few months' break.

     樂隊宣布在幾個月的休息後重返舞台。

travel(旅行)

1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

   A ticket for traveling to a place and then back to the starting point.

   往返票；來回票

   • I'd like a return ticket to London, please.

     請給我一張去倫敦的來回票。

   • I purchased a return flight to New York.

     我買了一張去紐約的來回機票。

   • I need to confirm my return train ticket.

     我需要確認我的來回火車票。

exchange(交換)

1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   The act of giving, doing, or receiving something in exchange for something else.

   回報；回應；答覆

   • We received many donations in return for our appeal.

     我們收到了許多捐款作為我們呼籲的回報。

   • We returned his act of kindness with friendship.

     我們以友誼回報了他的善舉。

   • They returned our greetings with smiles.

     他們以微笑回應了我們的問候。

profit(利潤)

1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   The financial gain or profit derived from an investment.

   收益；利潤；回報

   • The return on this investment has been quite substantial.

     這項投資的回報相當可觀。

   • Our goal is to maximize the return on our investment.

     我們的目標是最大化投資回報。

   • The fund generated a considerable annual return.

     該基金產生了可觀的年回報率。

repetition(重複)

1. Singular(單數)

   A recurrence or renewed usage of something.

   重新出現；再度發生；恢復使用

   • People are anticipating the return of traditional craftsmanship.

     人們期待著傳統工藝的回歸。

   • The technology saw a return to use after many years.

     這項技術在多年後重新被使用。

   • We are witnessing a return to natural remedies.

     我們正在見證自然療法的回歸。

key(按鍵)

1. B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   The key on a computer keyboard used to confirm input or move the cursor to the next line.

   回車鍵

   • Press the return key to proceed to the next step.

     按下回車鍵以進行下一步。

   • Use the return key to start a new paragraph when editing a document.

     在編輯文件時，使用回車鍵來開始新段落。

   • Press the return key to submit the form after filling it out.

     填寫完表格後，按下回車鍵提交。

action(動作)

1. C1Singular(單數)

   The action of giving, putting, or sending something back to its origin.

   歸還；退還；送回

   • We request the return of the damaged goods.

     我們要求退還損壞的貨物。

   • I need to ensure the return of the library books.

     我需要確保歸還圖書館的書籍。

   • They are working towards the return of the stolen artwork.

     他們正在努力追回被盜的藝術品。

sport(運動)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   The act of hitting the ball back to your opponent in sports such as tennis.

   （網球等運動中的）回擊球；回球

   • His return of serve was very precise.

     他的回發球非常精準。

   • The tennis player had a very fast return.

     這位網球選手的回球速度非常快。

   • The audience gave him a loud round of applause for his perfect return.

     觀眾為他的完美回球報以熱烈的掌聲。

movement(移動)

1. A2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To go back to a place where one was before.

   回到；返回

   • We returned to the hotel after a long day.

     我們在漫長的一天後返回了酒店。

   • She had to return to the office to complete the report.

     她不得不返回辦公室完成報告。

   • After living abroad for several years, he returned to his hometown.

     在國外生活了幾年後，他回到了家鄉。

exchange(交換)

1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)

   To give back or do something similar in response to an action.

   回應；回報；答覆

   • He returned my kindness with his help.

     他用他的幫助回報了我的善意。

   • She returned our greeting with a smile.

     她用微笑回應了我們的問候。

   • We need to return the customer's inquiry.

     我們需要回覆客戶的詢問。

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profit(利潤)

1. To yield a specific amount of profit or benefit.

   帶來；產生（利潤等）

   • This investment is expected to return a high yield.

     這項投資預計會帶來高收益。

   • The business returns a steady profit each year.

     這家企業每年都產生穩定的利潤。

   • They hope that the project will return a significant gain.

     他們希望這個項目能帶來顯著的收益。

action(動作)

1. A2Transitive(及物動詞)

   To put or send something back to where it came from.

   放回；歸還；送回

   • I will return the book to the library.

     我會把書歸還給圖書館。

   • She returned the borrowed tools to her neighbor.

     她把借來的工具還給了鄰居。

   • They have to return the rental vehicle.

     他們必須歸還租用的車輛。

sport(運動)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   In sports like tennis, to hit the ball back to your opponent.

   （網球等運動中）擊回（球）

repetition(重複)

1. B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To happen again.

   再次發生；重新出現

   • We are worried that the old habits will return.

     我們擔心舊習慣會再次出現。

   • If the symptoms return, please seek medical attention immediately.

     如果症狀再次出現，請立即就醫。

   • After a period of calmness, the issue returned.

     經過一段時間的平靜後，這個問題又出現了。

decision(決定)

1. Transitive(及物動詞)

   To elect someone again to a political position.

   選回；再次當選

   • He is expected to be returned as mayor.

     預計他將再次當選市長。

   • The goal of this election is to return all of their representatives.

     這次選舉的目標是讓所有代表都再次當選。

   • Voters are hoping to return a more competent leader this time.

     選民希望這次能選出一個更有能力的領導人。

1. Before noun(前置形容詞)

   The part of a journey that involves going back to the starting place.

   （作為旅程一部分的）回程的，返回的

   • Our return flight was delayed.

     我們的回程航班被延誤了。

   • The return train ticket was more expensive than the outbound one.

     回程火車票比去程的更貴。

   • On the return journey, we stopped at a small cafe.

     在回程途中，我們在一家小咖啡館停了下來。