early 15c., from Middle French receder, from Latin recedere "to go back, fall back; withdraw, depart, retire," from re- "back" (see re-) + cedere "to go" (see cede). Related: Receded; receding.
雙語例句
1. If untreated, the gums recede, become swollen and bleed.
如果不進行治療，牙齦會開始萎縮、紅腫和出血。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Generally, warm colours advance in painting and cold colours recede.
通常，繪畫中暖色調為近感色，而冷色調為遠感色。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The mountain peaks recede into the distance as one leaves the shore.