return
/rɪˈtɜːn/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈtɜːrn/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈtərn/ (ame, mw) · /rɪˈtɝːn/ (ame, ipa)
return — 動詞
- returnpresent simple I / you / we / they
- returnshe / she / it
- returnedpast simple
- returning-ing form
1. to go or come back to a place you were in before, after leaving it for a period
返回;回去
回到之前所在的地點
to go or come back to a place you were in before, after leaving it for a period of time
Sana returned to her hometown after living in Canada for five years.
Sana 在加拿大住了五年後返回了她的家鄉。
return + to [place] for destination
Gabriel returned from the conference feeling inspired by the new ideas.
Gabriel 從會議回來,對新的點子感到振奮。
return + from [place] for origin
The last bus returns to the station at eleven o'clock at night.
最後一班公車在晚上十一點回到車站。
Marco returned home to find a package waiting on the doorstep.
Marco 回到家,發現門檻上有一個包裹在等著他。
Jack returned to the office after a short lunch break.
Jack 短暫午休後回到了辦公室。
- leave
to go away from a place
文法句型
return + to [place]
return + from [place]
return + to infinitive
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person, vehicle, or animal. The destination is introduced by 'to' and the origin by 'from'. 'Return home' uses no preposition.
常見錯誤
2. to move into a former condition, situation, or way of being after a period of ch
恢復;回復
回到原有的狀態或情況
to move into a former condition, situation, or way of being after a period of change or disruption
After the fever passed, Minh's face returned to its normal healthy colour.
燒退了之後,Minh 的臉色恢復了健康的顏色。
return + to + state: to normal
The garden returned to a wild state after nobody looked after it.
沒人照料之後,花園恢復了雜草叢生的野生狀態。
Vinícius could not sleep and his cough returned whenever he lay down.
Vinícius 睡不著,而且只要一躺下,他的咳嗽就會復發。
The old town returned to peace once the festival crowds went home.
節慶的人潮散去後,老城恢復了寧靜。
When the economy returned to growth, more people found jobs.
當經濟恢復成長時,更多人找到了工作。
- revert
more formal; often implies a return to a worse or more basic state
- go back to
less formal; common in everyday conversation
- be restored to
emphasizes an external force bringing back the previous state
- change
to become different from a previous state
- depart from
to leave a usual or expected condition
文法句型
return + to [state/noun]
用法筆記
Subject can be a person's health or appearance, a natural environment, an economic indicator, or any entity that undergoes change. Frequently used with abstract nouns such as 'normal', 'health', 'peace', 'growth', and 'consciousness'.
常見錯誤
3. to start doing or discussing something again after pausing or stopping it for a
重返;繼續
繼續之前中斷的活動或討論
to start doing or discussing something again after pausing or stopping it for a period of time
After the coffee break, the committee returned to the question of funding.
喝咖啡休息後,委員會回到了資金的問題上。
return to [topic] — resuming discussion
Let me return to what Omar was saying about the new safety rules.
讓我回到 Omar 剛才說的有關新安全規則的內容。
Lan returned to writing songs after taking a year off from music.
Lan 暫別音樂一年後,重新開始寫歌。
The singer plans to return to performing live shows next summer.
這位歌手計劃明年夏天重返現場表演。
We should return to the main point instead of discussing small details.
我們應該回到主要議題上,而不是討論枝微末節。
- resume
more formal; directly means 'start again after stopping'
- pick up again
informal; implies continuing from where one left off
- come back to
idiomatic; common in spoken English for topics
文法句型
return + to [activity/topic]
用法筆記
Followed by 'to' plus a noun or a gerund (e.g. 'return to work', 'return to discussing'). The gap in the activity can be short (minutes) or long (years).
常見錯誤
4. to match someone's action, feeling, or gift with the same kind of action, feelin
回報;回敬
以同樣方式回應他人的行為或感受
to match someone's action, feeling, or gift with the same kind of action, feeling, or gift directed back at them
Kemi returned the favour by driving her elderly neighbour to the clinic.
Kemi 載年長的鄰居去診所,以回報對方之前幫過的忙。
collocation: return a favour
Omar smiled warmly at the waiter, who returned his smile at once.
Omar 對服務生溫暖地微笑,服務生也立刻回以微笑。
The company returned the investors' trust by delivering strong results.
該公司以亮眼的業績回報了投資人的信任。
Yara returned the compliment and said her friend's dress was lovely too.
Yara 回敬了朋友的讚美,說對方的洋裝也很好看。
The soldiers were ordered not to return fire during the tense standoff.
軍人被下令在緊張的對峙期間不得開火還擊。
- reciprocate
more formal; used for feelings, actions, or gestures
- repay
often used for favours or kindness; can also refer to debts
- give back
informal; more literal and less idiomatic
文法句型
return + something
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed expressions such as 'return a favour', 'return a greeting', 'return fire', and 'return the compliment'. The object is typically a positive or neutral action, though 'return fire' is a military exception.
常見錯誤
5. to answer someone's question, request, or remark, especially in a firm or direct
回答;回話
以堅定或直接的方式回應他人
to answer someone's question, request, or remark, especially in a firm or direct way that matches the tone of what was said to you
"I am not interested," Lan returned firmly when asked about the contract offer.
「我沒興趣,」Lan 在被問到那份合約時堅定地回答。
return + direct speech — literary/formal register
The senator returned a sharp answer to the reporter's difficult question.
那位參議員對記者尖銳的問題報以犀利的回答。
return + a [noun]: answer, reply, response
When challenged about his decision, the judge returned a calm and brief reply.
在有人對判決提出質疑時,法官平靜地簡短回應。
Esme returned no answer when her brother asked where she had been.
Esme 的哥哥問她去了哪裡,她一言不答。
- remain silent
to give no answer at all
文法句型
return + direct speech
return + a [answer/reply]
用法筆記
This sense belongs to formal written English, especially literary narration and journalism. Unlike 'answer' or 'reply', it is not used in ordinary conversation. The reply typically echoes the tone or structure of the original remark.
常見錯誤
6. to earn money as profit or financial gain from an investment, a business, or a p
獲利
帶來一定金額的利潤或收益
to earn money as profit or financial gain from an investment, a business, or a product
The fund returned a profit of twelve percent in the last financial year.
該基金在上一會計年度獲利百分之十二。
return + a profit of [percentage/amount]
Madison's small bakery returned barely enough income to cover the rising rent.
Madison 的小麵包店賺來的收入勉強夠付不斷上漲的租金。
Government bonds usually return a steady income over a long period of time.
政府公債通常會在很長的時間內帶來穩定的收益。
The investment returned far less than Sana had hoped at the start.
這項投資帶來的回報遠低於 Sana 最初的期望。
Real estate in the city centre returned good profits for many years.
市中心的不動產多年來都帶來了可觀的利潤。
- lose
to fail to make money; to make a loss
文法句型
return + [amount]
return + [percentage] of profit
用法筆記
Subject is typically a financial product (investment, bond, fund), a business, or an asset (property). The object is an amount or percentage of profit, income, or returns. Common in financial reporting and business English.
常見錯誤
7. to give, send, or put something back to the person who owns it or to the place i
歸還
把物品送回原處或物主
to give, send, or put something back to the person who owns it or to the place it came from
Hui returned the books to the library before the due date.
Hui 在截止日期前把書歸還給圖書館。
return + object + to + place
The cashier refused to return the customer's money without a receipt.
沒有收據,收銀員拒絕退還顧客的錢。
Élise found a wallet and returned it to its owner the next morning.
Élise 找到一個錢包,並在隔天早上把它歸還給失主。
Could you please return this shirt and get a smaller size for me?
可以請你把這件襯衫退掉,幫我拿小一號的嗎?
Baraka returned the rented car to the airport office after the trip.
Baraka 在旅行結束後把租來的車歸還給機場服務處。
文法句型
return + object + to + person/place
用法筆記
Object is usually a physical item that was borrowed, bought, or found. The receiver is introduced by the preposition 'to'.
常見錯誤
8. to bring or send a person back to a place they came from or to someone who is re
送回
把人帶回原來的地方
to bring or send a person back to a place they came from or to someone who is responsible for them
After the emergency, Christopher was returned to his family by the rescue team.
緊急狀況過後,Christopher 被救援隊送回到家人身邊。
passive: be returned + to + person
The school bus returned the children to their homes before the storm hit.
校車在暴風雨來臨前把孩子們送回家。
Indra was returned to his village after spending three days at the city hospital.
Indra 在市立醫院住了三天後被送回村莊。
The police officer returned the lost boy to his worried mother at the station.
警察把迷路的男孩帶回車站,交給焦急的母親。
- bring back
less formal, implies accompanying the person
- send back
implies the person travels without being accompanied
- keep
to not allow someone to leave; to hold someone in a place
文法句型
return + person + to + place
be returned + to + place/person
用法筆記
The passive form ('be returned') is very common. The subject of the active sentence is typically an official, institution, or someone with authority.
9. when a ball comes towards you during a game such as tennis or badminton, to send
回擊
在球賽中把球打回去
when a ball comes towards you during a game such as tennis or badminton, to send it back across the net towards the other player
Meera returned the serve with a powerful shot down the line.
Meera 用一記強勁的直線球回擊了對手的發球。
return + the serve
The player struggled to return the fast balls during the final game.
那位選手在決賽中難以回擊快速來球。
Eli returned every shot his opponent sent across the net.
Eli 回擊了對手送過網的每一球。
Defne practiced returning high balls near the back of the court every day.
Defne 每天練習回擊靠近球場後方的高球。
- hit back
less formal, not specific to sports contexts
文法句型
return + object (ball/shot/serve)
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'serve', 'shot', and 'ball' as the object. In tennis, 'return of serve' is a standard phrase.
10. in American football, when a defending player catches a kicked ball and runs for
回跑推進
在美式足球中接球後帶球向前跑
in American football, when a defending player catches a kicked ball and runs forward with it towards the other team's goal area
Vinícius returned the punt thirty yards to give his team good field position.
Vinícius 將棄踢回攻了三十碼,為球隊爭取了很好的進攻位置。
return + the punt + distance
The player returned the kickoff all the way for a touchdown.
那位球員將開球一路回攻到達陣區達陣。
return + the kickoff
Mert caught the ball at the ten-yard line and returned it past midfield.
Mert 在十碼線接到球,並回攻過了中場。
Eitan was tackled just after returning the punt in the second half.
Eitan 在下半場回攻棄踢後立刻被擒抱。
文法句型
return + object (punt/kickoff/ball)
用法筆記
Used mainly in American football commentary. The object is typically 'punt', 'kickoff', or 'ball'. A player who does this is called a 'returner'.
11. to begin taking place once more after a period of not happening
復發;再現
停止一段時間後再次發生
to begin taking place once more after a period of not happening
Pain in the old woman's knee returned whenever she ran more than ten minutes.
每當那位老婦人跑步超過十分鐘,她的膝蓋疼痛就會復發。
subject (symptom/pain) + returns
Nellie hoped the sunny weather would return before the weekend trip.
Nellie 希望晴朗的天氣能在週末出遊前回來。
subject (weather) + returns
After a week of silence, the strange noises returned from the old basement.
安靜了一週之後,那奇怪的聲音又從舊地下室傳了出來。
The patient's symptoms returned shortly after she stopped taking the medicine.
那位病人停止服藥後不久,症狀就復發了。
文法句型
something returns
X returns (after Y)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a condition, feeling, sound, or pattern that stops and then starts again. Frequently used for medical symptoms, weather, and unwanted situations.
常見錯誤
12. if a jury or a court returns a verdict, decision, or sentence, they officially s
裁定
陪審團或法官做出裁決
if a jury or a court returns a verdict, decision, or sentence, they officially state whether someone is guilty and what the punishment will be
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after three hours of discussion.
陪審團經過三小時討論後裁定被告無罪。
return + a verdict of [result]
The judge returned a sentence of five years in prison for the crime.
法官對該罪行判處五年有期徒刑。
return + a sentence
After a long trial, the jury returned a unanimous decision of guilty.
經過漫長的審判,陪審團一致裁定有罪。
The court returned a verdict that surprised both the lawyers and the public.
法院的裁決讓律師和公眾都感到意外。
文法句型
return + a verdict
return + a decision
return + a sentence
用法筆記
The object is almost always 'verdict', 'decision', 'sentence', or a similar legal term. The subject is 'jury', 'court', or 'judge'. This sense is separate from the other legal sense (index 13) which means 'to formally accuse someone'.
常見錯誤
13. when a grand jury or other official legal body issues a formal criminal charge a
起訴
陪審團或法律機構提出刑事指控
when a grand jury or other official legal body issues a formal criminal charge against a person after reviewing evidence and finding it sufficient to proceed to trial
The grand jury returned an indictment against the former mayor on corruption charges.
大陪審團以前市長涉嫌貪腐為由,對他提起公訴。
collocation: return an indictment against [person]
After reviewing the evidence, the legal panel returned a charge of fraud against Nikos.
審查證據後,法律小組對 Nikos 提出了詐欺指控。
The grand jury returned no indictment against Quan, so his case was closed before any trial.
大陪審團未對 Quan 提起任何起訴,因此他的案件在審判前就結案了。
Prosecutors asked the grand jury to return charges of bribery against both company executives.
檢察官請求大陪審團對兩名公司高層提出賄賂指控。
The jury declined to return a criminal charge because the evidence against Kofi was too weak.
陪審團因對 Kofi 的證據不足,拒絕提出刑事指控。
文法句型
return + an indictment/charge (against someone)
be returned by + [legal body]
用法筆記
Primarily used in common-law legal systems, especially US grand jury proceedings. The object is typically 'indictment' or 'charge.' Unlike sibling sense 12 (DECIDE), which refers to a jury finding a defendant guilty or not guilty after a trial, this sense refers to the pre-trial decision to formally accuse.
常見錯誤
14. to choose a person for a particular political position through an election, such
選出
經由選舉使某人擔任政治職位
to choose a person for a particular political position through an election, such as a seat in a parliament or a role in a local government
The constituency returned Élise to parliament with a majority of over five thousand votes.
該選區以超過五千票的多數,將 Élise 再次選入國會。
pattern: constituency returned [person] to parliament
The incumbent MP was not returned to office in the last general election.
現任議員在上次大選中未能連任。
passive: was not returned to office
Voters returned Lucas to a third term representing the district in the national assembly.
選民將 Lucas 第三度選入國民議會,代表該選區。
At the local election, the town returned a new council that promised to rebuild the damaged library.
在地方選舉中,該鎮選出了一個承諾重建受損圖書館的新議會。
Abigail was one of several new members returned to the national assembly after the historic vote.
經過這次歷史性的投票,Abigail 是當選進入國民議會的新議員之一。
文法句型
be returned to [parliament/office]
return + [candidate] + to [position]
用法筆記
Common in British and Commonwealth political contexts. Unlike the general verb 'elect', 'return' emphasises the formal result — the constituency's collective choice as officially recorded. Often used in the passive ('be returned to parliament'). Typically not used for corporate or organisational appointments.
常見錯誤
return — 名詞
- returnsingular
- returnsplural
1. A person or thing being present once more in a location they had left previously
返回;歸來
回到原來的地方
A person or thing being present once more in a location they had left previously.
Astrid's return to Taipei was delayed when a typhoon hit the island.
Astrid 返回台北時,因為颱風來襲而延誤了。
possessive + return to [place]
The whole family waited at the arrival gate for Christopher's return from Japan.
全家人都在入境大廳等候 Christopher 從日本歸來。
On her return from the hospital, Salma found flowers and cards waiting.
Salma 從醫院回來時,發現有花和卡片在等她。
The satellite's return to Earth was shown live on every news channel.
衛星返回地球的過程在新聞頻道上全程直播。
A long commute made the return home each evening feel deeply satisfying.
通勤時間很長,讓每晚回家的感覺格外滿足。
- homecoming
more emotional, only for people returning to their home or community
- arrival
broader — arrival can be for anyone, not just someone who had been there before
- departure
the act of leaving a place
用法筆記
Often paired with a possessive or 'the' before the noun, followed by 'to' or 'from' to indicate origin or destination.
常見錯誤
2. The act of beginning to do an activity or experience something again after a per
恢復;重拾
再次開始某活動
The act of beginning to do an activity or experience something again after a period of not doing it.
After ten years away, Nellie made a return to competitive swimming.
Nellie 闊別十年後,重返了競技游泳的賽場。
make a return to [activity]
The city welcomed the return of its annual summer music festival.
這座城市歡迎年度夏日音樂節再度回歸。
Mauricio's return to work felt strange after six months of travel.
Mauricio 在旅行六個月後恢復上班,感覺很不一樣。
The return of warm weather brought joy to the whole neighbourhood.
天氣回暖,讓整個社區都充滿了喜悅。
Fans were thrilled by the return of their favourite TV show.
粉絲們對於喜愛的電視節目回歸感到十分興奮。
- resumption
more formal, used for official activities or processes
- revival
stronger — suggests something was nearly gone and is brought back to life
- comeback
informal, often used for sports or entertainment careers
- cessation
formal term for stopping or ending
用法筆記
Common in the pattern 'return of [something]' for things that happen regularly, or 'return to [activity]' for resuming a personal habit.
3. A ticket that lets a passenger go to a destination and later return to the start
來回票
可往返的車票或機票
A ticket that lets a passenger go to a destination and later return to the starting point.
Tunde bought a return ticket from Lagos to London for the trade fair.
Tunde 為了商展買了一張從拉哥斯到倫敦的來回機票。
return ticket from [place] to [place]
A return ticket to Manchester costs less than two single tickets.
到曼徹斯特的來回票比買兩張單程票還便宜。
Christopher asked for a return when he booked his train journey north.
Christopher 訂北上的火車票時,指定要來回票。
The airline offered a good discount on return tickets bought online.
那家航空公司在網路訂票時提供來回票的優惠折扣。
Antonia lost her return ticket and had to buy a new one at the station.
Antonia 弄丟了回程票,只好在車站再買一張。
- round-trip ticket
American English equivalent
- single ticket
a ticket for travel in one direction only
- one-way ticket
American English term for a single ticket
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English. In American English, the equivalent term is 'round-trip ticket'. This sense is a countable noun.
常見錯誤
4. The action of carrying the ball toward the other team's end zone after catching
回攻
美式足球持球向對方陣地跑
The action of carrying the ball toward the other team's end zone after catching it, specific to American football.
Adina's 45-yard return set up the winning score for the Tigers.
Adina 完成了一次 45 碼的回攻,為老虎隊創造了致勝得分機會。
yard return — the distance covered
The crowd jumped up when the kickoff return went all the way for a touchdown.
開球回攻一路直奔達陣區,全場觀眾都跳了起來。
kickoff return
Ritu's punt return in the final quarter turned the game around completely.
Ritu 在第四節的棄踢回攻完全扭轉了比賽局面。
The defender made an impressive return but was tackled at the twenty-yard line.
防守球員完成了一次精彩的回攻,但在二十碼線被擒抱。
A thirty-yard return brought the home team within easy scoring distance.
一次三十碼的回攻讓主隊輕鬆進入得分範圍。
用法筆記
This sense is specific to American football. Common modifiers describe the starting play: 'kickoff return', 'punt return', 'interception return'. Always preceded by a modifier indicating the distance gained.
5. The fixed phrase 'in return' or 'in exchange' used to describe something given o
作為交換
以某物換取他物
The fixed phrase 'in return' or 'in exchange' used to describe something given or received as payment or replacement for something else.
The shelter offered warm meals in return for donations from the public.
收容所提供熱騰騰的餐點,作為民眾捐贈的回饋。
in return for [noun phrase]
Lucía cared for the garden in exchange for a small room to live in.
Lucía 以照料花園來換取一間小房間居住。
In return for her help with the project, Cristina baked her a cake.
Christopher 為了感謝她協助專案,烤了一個蛋糕送給她作為回報。
The firm gave all staff a bonus in return for their extra effort that year.
公司為了獎勵員工當年的額外付出,發放了獎金。
Farmers provided fresh vegetables in exchange for help with the harvest.
農夫們提供新鮮蔬菜,來換取幫忙收成的人力。
- in exchange
interchangeable with 'in return' in most contexts
- as payment
more literal, implies a financial transaction
文法句型
in return for + noun
in exchange for + noun
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrases 'in return (for)' and 'in exchange (for)'. The noun takes no article in this construction. 'In return' can also stand alone at the start of a sentence.
常見錯誤
6. Something that you give, do, or receive because someone else has given or done s
回饋;報答
作為回應所給予的報償
Something that you give, do, or receive because someone else has given or done something similar to you — for example, a gift given as thanks or a favour done in response to a favour.
Amihan received concert tickets as a return for helping organise the festival.
Amihan 收到了演唱會門票,作為協助籌辦活動的回禮。
as a return for [noun]
Ada baked her neighbour a cake as a return for watering the plants.
Ada 烤了一個蛋糕送給鄰居,作為幫忙澆花的回禮。
as a return for [favour/service]
Feng offered his time freely and asked for no return whatsoever.
Feng 無償付出自己的時間,完全不求任何回報。
The only return the volunteer expected was a simple thank-you note.
這位志工唯一期待的回報,只是一張簡單的感謝卡。
As a return for years of loyal service, the firm gave her a gold watch.
公司贈送她一只金錶,作為她多年忠誠服務的回饋。
- reciprocation
more formal, emphasizes the mutual nature of the exchange
- repayment
suggests a debt is being settled, often financial
- reward
positive connotation, given for effort or achievement rather than exchange
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (IN EXCHANGE): sense 5 is the fixed phrase 'in return (for)', which functions as an adverbial unit. This sense is the standalone noun referring to the thing given back or the act of reciprocation. It can be countable ('a return') or uncountable ('no return').
7. The money you earn or gain from an investment, such as stocks, property, or a bu
收益;報酬
投資所獲得的利潤
The money you earn or gain from an investment, such as stocks, property, or a business, over a period of time.
Kevin earned a good return on his investment in the solar energy company.
Kevin 在他對太陽能公司的投資上獲得了不錯的收益。
return on [investment]
The annual return from Yara's property fund was nearly eight percent.
Yara 的地產基金年化報酬率將近百分之八。
Investors expect a high return when they put money into a risky new business.
投資人把錢投入高風險的新事業時,期望能獲得高報酬。
Amani put her savings into a fund that gives a steady return each year.
Amani 把積蓄投入一個每年提供穩定收益的基金。
The return on government bonds was lower than Christopher had hoped for.
Christopher 對政府公債的報酬率感到失望。
- loss
the opposite financial outcome when an investment loses money
文法句型
return + on + [investment]
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'return on [investment]' to specify which investment produced the profit.
常見錯誤
8. A situation in which something that had ended or gone away comes back or starts
再現;復發
已停止的事物再次出現
A situation in which something that had ended or gone away comes back or starts happening once more — for example, an illness that returns, a season that comes around again, or a fashion that becomes popular after years of absence.
The return of the flu kept many children at home in January.
流感再現,導致一月份許多孩子都得在家休養。
return of [disease/season/phenomenon]
Local people welcomed the return of the weekly market after the road repairs finished.
道路維修完成後,當地居民歡迎每週市集的回歸。
Doctors warned about the return of whooping cough among unvaccinated children in the area.
醫師警告,該地區未接種疫苗的兒童可能再次出現百日咳。
Élise was happy about the return of sunny weather after two weeks of rain.
Élise 很開心連續兩週的雨後終於又放晴了。
The return of vinyl records surprised many people in the music industry.
黑膠唱片的復甦讓音樂產業的許多人感到驚訝。
- recurrence
more formal; often used for medical or structural events
- revival
positive connotation; implies active renewed interest
- resurgence
stronger; suggests a powerful or rapid reappearance
- disappearance
the act of ceasing to exist or be seen
- decline
a gradual reduction rather than a complete stop
文法句型
return + of + [something]
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'of' and a noun specifying what is reappearing. The subject is usually an unwanted phenomenon (disease, bad weather) or a revived trend.
9. A button found on most computer keyboards. Pressing it confirms what you typed,
返回鍵
電腦鍵盤上確認或換行的按鍵
A button found on most computer keyboards. Pressing it confirms what you typed, starts a new line of text, or sends a command for the machine to carry out.
After typing the web address, Jin pressed the return key to load the page.
Jin 輸入網址後,按下返回鍵載入頁面。
press the return key
Hit return after each line of code so the computer reads the instruction correctly.
每寫完一行程式碼就按換行鍵,電腦才能正確讀取指令。
The return key on Sirin's old laptop was worn smooth from years of typing.
Sirin 舊筆電的返回鍵因為多年打字已經磨得光滑了。
Sivan pressed return and the search results appeared on the screen.
Sivan 按下返回鍵,搜尋結果隨即出現在螢幕上。
To start a new paragraph in your document, tap the return key twice.
要在文件中開始新段落,按兩次返回鍵即可。
- enter key
the same key on most PC keyboards; used interchangeably with 'return'
文法句型
press + return
hit + return
用法筆記
On most modern keyboards, the key is labelled 'Enter' or 'Return'. Both names are used interchangeably. In word processing, pressing it moves the cursor to the next line.
常見錯誤
10. When you take or send an object to where it belongs, or hand it back to the pers
歸還;退回
將物品送回原處或原主
When you take or send an object to where it belongs, or hand it back to the person who lent or lost it, so that it is no longer in your care.
The librarian insisted on the return of all overdue books before the holiday break.
圖書館員堅持所有逾期書籍必須在假期前歸還。
return of [items/objects]
Ayesha arranged the return of the borrowed camera to her neighbour.
Ayesha 安排將借來的相機歸還給鄰居。
The store offers free shipping when you return an item you do not like.
購買不滿意時,該商店提供免費退貨運送服務。
Lara packed the dress carefully for its return to the online shop.
Lara 仔細包好洋裝,準備退回給網路商店。
The return of the lost wallet to its owner earned the taxi driver a reward.
計程車司機歸還遺失的錢包給失主,獲得了一筆報酬。
- restitution
more formal; often used in legal or official contexts, especially for stolen property
- repayment
specifically about returning money
- restoration
implies returning to a previous state or condition rather than just a place
文法句型
return + of + [item]
用法筆記
Common in formal contexts such as shipping policies, legal documents, and library procedures. In everyday speech, 'giving back' or 'sending back' is more natural.
常見錯誤
11. In tennis and similar games where players use rackets, a shot aimed back towards
回擊;回球
網球等運動中將球打回給對手
In tennis and similar games where players use rackets, a shot aimed back towards the other player after they have played the ball to you.
Kevin's powerful return caught his opponent by surprise during the tennis match.
Kevin 強勁的回擊讓對手在網球比賽中措手不及。
powerful / fast return in tennis
Sirin practised her backhand return every day at the tennis club.
Sirin 每天都在網球俱樂部練習反手回擊。
The umpire called the return out because the ball had landed beyond the white line.
裁判判定該回球出界,因為球已落在白線之外。
A strong return in doubles often forces the other team into a weak shot.
雙打中強力的回球往往迫使對手打出軟弱的一球。
Christopher's return was too fast for Reema to reach across the court.
Christopher 的回球太快,Reema 來不及跑到位。
文法句型
[adjective] + return
用法筆記
In tennis, 'return of serve' refers specifically to the shot made in response to the opponent's serve. Other shots hit back during a rally are simply called shots or strokes.
12. Items that customers take to a shop after buying them — because a shirt does not
退貨
顧客退回商店的商品
Items that customers take to a shop after buying them — because a shirt does not fit, a gadget is broken, or they simply changed their mind about needing the product.
The shop accepts returns of unworn clothes within thirty days of purchase.
該商店接受購買三十天內未穿過的衣物退貨。
accepts returns of [items]
Mira took the faulty phone back to the store and asked about returns.
Mira 把手機拿回商店詢問退貨事宜。
All returns must include the original receipt and packaging to get a full refund.
所有退貨都必須附上原始收據和包裝,才能獲得全額退款。
The manager checked the pile of returns to see which items could be resold.
經理檢查那堆退貨商品,看看哪些可以重新販售。
Online returns are free for members of the store's loyalty programme.
加入該商店的會員方案即可享有免費線上退貨服務。
文法句型
accept + returns
returns + of + [items]
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'returns' when referring to items as a group. Singular 'return' is used for the act (see sense 10). The phrase 'returns policy' describes the rules a shop has for accepting returned items.
常見錯誤
13. The official reports or counts that show how many votes each candidate or politi
開票結果
選舉中候選人的得票統計
The official reports or counts that show how many votes each candidate or political party received in an election, used to announce who won.
Beatrix stayed up late to watch the election returns on television.
Beatrix 熬夜收看電視上的開票結果。
election returns — the standard phrase for vote tallies
Early returns showed Joon leading by a wide margin in the mayoral race.
初步開票結果顯示 Joon 在市長選戰中大幅領先。
early returns — results from the first districts to report
The official returns from Linh's district were delayed due to damaged ballot papers.
Linh 所在選區的官方開票結果因選票受損而延遲公布。
According to the latest returns, voter turnout reached a record high this year.
根據最新開票結果,今年的投票率創下了歷史新高。
Evelyn studied the county returns carefully before announcing the final result.
Evelyn 仔細研讀了該郡的開票結果,才宣布最後的結果。
- election results
broader term that includes not just vote tallies but also analysis and commentary
- vote count
focuses on the counting process itself rather than the official report
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the plural form 'returns' or 'election returns'. The singular 'return' for this sense is very rare. Common in news media during election cycles.
常見錯誤
14. The fixed expression 'by return (of post)' means that a reply is sent using the
回郵
收到信件後立即回覆
The fixed expression 'by return (of post)' means that a reply is sent using the very next postal collection after receiving a letter, so that the answer reaches the sender with the least possible delay — mainly used in formal or business correspondence.
Tara asked the supplier to reply by return of post with a price quote.
Tara 要求供應商以回郵方式寄送報價單。
reply by return of post
The company requested payment by return for the goods ordered that week.
公司要求當週訂購的貨物應以回郵方式付款。
payment by return
Cyrus received the letter on Monday morning and sent his answer by return.
Cyrus 週一早上收到信,隨即以回郵寄出回覆。
Applications for the teaching job must arrive by return of post to be considered.
教師職位的申請文件必須以回郵寄達,才能列入審查。
Faisal enclosed a signed contract with a short note sent by return.
Faisal 隨回郵附上一份已簽署的合約和一封簡短說明。
- by the next post
same meaning but more explicit about which mail delivery
- promptly
captures the idea of quick response without the postal restriction
文法句型
by return
by return of post
用法筆記
Primarily a British English expression. The shorter form 'by return' is common in business writing. In modern English, email has largely replaced this usage, so it sounds somewhat dated or deliberately formal.
常見錯誤
return — 形容詞
- returnpositive
- more returncomparative
- most returnsuperlative
1. used before a noun to describe a ticket or journey that goes towards the origina
回程
返回出發地的旅程或票券
used before a noun to describe a ticket or journey that goes towards the original departure point
Élise booked a return flight from Taipei to Tokyo for next weekend.
Élise 訂了從台北到東京的下週末回程機票。
return flight — adjective before noun
The return journey took nearly an hour longer because of road construction.
回程因為道路施工,多花了將近一個小時。
Instead of two singles, Ada bought a return ticket and saved three hundred dollars.
Ada 買了來回票而非兩張單程票,省了三百美元。
Before leaving the hotel, Imran checked the platform for his return train.
Imran 離開飯店前,先查了回程火車的月臺資訊。
A return ticket costs about the same as a single on this route.
在這條路線上,來回票的價格和單程票差不多。
- round-trip
American English term for a return ticket, especially for air travel
- back
informal; used in phrases like 'the back journey' or 'the back half of the trip'
- one-way
describes a ticket or journey going to a destination without coming back
文法句型
return + noun
the + return + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is used only before a noun (attributive position) — it cannot stand alone after a verb. You say 'a return ticket', not 'this ticket is return'.