recede
v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (from sth) (seem to) move back from a previous position or away from an observer (似)自原處後退或避開別人的注視
As the tide receded (from the shore) we were able to look for shells. 潮水(自岸邊)退去, 我們就能尋找貝殼了.
We reached the open sea and the coast receded into the distance. 我們駛抵公海, 海岸似乎退到了遠方.
(fig 比喻) The prospect of bankruptcy has now receded, ie is less likely. 破產的危險現已減少了.
2 [I] slope backwards 向後傾斜
a receding chin 向後縮的下巴
Tom has a receding hairline, ie His hair has stopped growing at the forehead and temples. 湯姆的前發際已漸漸後移(前額和太陽穴不再長頭發).