Definition
溃退 is a formal verb meaning 'to retreat in defeat' or 'to be routed'. It describes a disorderly, hasty withdrawal, often used in military or competitive contexts. Unlike a planned retreat (撤退), 溃退 implies collapse and loss of control. You will see it in written or news-style Chinese.
v.
to be routedto retreat in defeat
Examples
- 溃退。Díjūn zài zhànchǎng shàng quánmiàn huì le.The enemy forces were completely routed on the battlefield.
- ，溃退。Jīngjì wēijī zhōng, xǔduō gōngsī huì dào èr xiàn chéngshì.During the economic crisis, many companies retreated to second-tier cities.
- ，溃退。Miàn duì qiángdà de yālì, tāmen bùdébù huì.Facing strong pressure, they had to retreat in defeat.
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