Definition
缩回 is a resultative verb compound: 缩 (to shrink/withdraw) plus 回 (back) gives the meaning 'to draw back, to flinch, to recoil'. It is often used for physical withdrawal of a body part or for shrinking back from something.
r.v.
to draw backto flinchto recoil
Examples
- 缩回。Tā xià de sù le shǒu.He was so scared he drew back his hand.
- ，缩回。Kàn dào shé, tā lìkè sù le.Seeing the snake, she immediately recoiled.
- 缩回。Tā yù dào kùnnán cóng bù sù.He never flinches when facing difficulties.
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