beat a retreat

相關詞: beat

成語

Definition

  1. To hastily withdraw or escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation.

    逃之夭夭

    • Upon hearing that terrible sound, they immediately beat a retreat.

      聽到那個可怕的聲音後,他們立即倉皇逃離。

    • When he realized he had said the wrong thing, he chose to beat a retreat.

      當他意識到自己說錯話時,他選擇了倉皇逃離。

    • Seeing the boss's displeased expression, she decided to beat a retreat.

      看到老闆不悅的表情,她決定倉皇逃離。