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return

verb
 
/rɪˈtɜːn/
/rɪˈtɜːrn/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they return
/rɪˈtɜːn/
/rɪˈtɜːrn/
he / she / it returns
/rɪˈtɜːnz/
/rɪˈtɜːrnz/
past simple returned
/rɪˈtɜːnd/
/rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past participle returned
/rɪˈtɜːnd/
/rɪˈtɜːrnd/
-ing form returning
/rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/
/rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
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    come/go back回来；回去

  1.  
     [intransitive] to come or go back from one place to another回来；回去；返回
    • I waited a long time for him to return.我等他回来等了很长时间。
    • returning emigrants/exiles/refugees (= who are coming home after being away)归国移民/流亡者/难民
    • return to… She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe.她在欧洲逗留了六个月，明天要返回澳大利亚了。
    • He had recently returned to this country after living in Spain.他在西班牙生活后，最近回到了这个国家。
    • I had to return to the store to look for my purse.我不得不回到商店去找我的钱包。
    • return from… I returned from work to find the house empty.我下班回来，发现屋里空无一人。
    • People were returning home for the weekend.人们正在回家度周末。
    Synonyms returnreturn
    • come back
    • go back
    • get back
    • turn back
    These words all mean to come or go back from one place to another.
    • return to come or go back from one place to another:
      • I waited a long time for him to return.我等他回来等了很长时间。
      Return is slightly more formal than the other words in this group, and is used more often in writing or formal speech.
    • come back to return. 指回来、返回Come back is usually used from the point of view of the person or place that somebody returns to: Come back and visit again soon!
    • go back to return to the place you recently or originally came from or that you have been to before. 指回去、返回Go back is usually used from the point of view of the person who is returning: Do you ever want to go back to China?
    • get back to arrive back somewhere, especially at your home or the place where you are staying:
      • What time did you get back last night?你昨晚什么时候回家的？
    • turn back to return the way that you came, especially because something stops you from continuing:
      • The weather got so bad that we had to turn back.天气变得非常恶劣，我们不得不循原路折回。
    Patterns
    • to return/​come back/​go back/​get back to/​from/​with something
    • to return/​come back/​go back/​get back/​turn back again
    • to return/​come back/​go back/​get back home/​to work
    • to return/​come back/​get back safely
    Extra Examples
    • They were forced to return to their country of origin.他们被迫返回原籍国。
    • The prime minister recently returned from a summit at Camp David.首相最近刚从戴维营峰会回来。
    • We locked the door in case Mary returned unexpectedly.我们锁上门，以防玛丽不期而归。
    • He finally returned with the drinks.他最终带着饮料回来了。
    • The patient subsequently returned for surgery.该病人后来又回到医院做手术。
    • She was preparing to return to El Salvador.她正准备返回萨尔瓦多。
    • She quickly returned to the car and sped off.她很快回到汽车里，然后疾驰而去。
    • Our aircraft all returned safely to their bases.我们所有的飞机都安全返回了基地。
    • She had recently returned from Paris.她最近刚从巴黎回来。
    • Charlie reluctantly returned to his seat.查利不情愿地回到了自己的座位。
    • I couldn't wait to return from my travels.我迫不及待地想结束旅程赶回家里。
    • I will have to ask that you return directly to your houses.我不得不请你们直接回自己家去。
    • When did she return home from the trip?她是什么时候旅行回来的？
    • They returned to find the house had been burgled.他们回来时发现房子被盗了。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • recently
    • shortly
    • promptly
    • …
    verb + return
    • be due to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • from
    • to
    See full entry
    2.

    bring/give back拿回；归还

  2.  
     [transitive] to bring, give, put or send something back to somebody/something带回；送回；放回；退还
    • return somebody/something to somebody/something We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty.我们不得不将吹风机退回商店，因为它有残损。
    • I must return some books to the library.我得把一些书还给图书馆。
    • The court ordered him to return the children to their mother.法院命令他把孩子还给他们的母亲。
    • Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address.调查表填好后应寄回此地址。
    • return something He refused to return our money.他拒绝归还我们的钱。
    • return somebody/something + adj. I returned the letter unopened.我原封不动地将信退了回去。
    Extra Examples
    • I offered to return his Christmas gift to me.我提出将他送我的圣诞礼物还给他。
    • She never returned the book to me.她从未把那本书还给我。
    • See that the documents are returned promptly, please.请一定要迅速归还这些文件。
    • The asylum seekers are to be forcibly returned to their home countries.寻求政治庇护者将被强制遣返回原籍国。
    • Don't forget to return my pen!别忘了把钢笔还给我！
    Topics Shoppingb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • recently
    • shortly
    • promptly
    • …
    verb + return
    • be due to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • from
    • to
    See full entry
    3.

    of feeling/situation

  3.  
     [intransitive] to come back again恢复；重现 synonym reappear, resurface
    • The following day the pain returned.第二天又疼起来了。
    • There's a chance the cancer will return.癌症有可能复发。
    • Confidence returned and prices started to rise.信心恢复，价格开始上涨。
    • The bad weather has returned with a vengeance.恶劣的天气卷土重来。
    Extra Examples
    • His headache returned instantly.他很快头痛复发了。
    • Her symptoms returned periodically.她的症状时不时地出现。
    • My strength was slowly returning to me.我的体力慢慢恢复了。
    • There are positive signs that peace is returning.有积极的迹象表明和平正在恢复。
    • the tears that threatened to return眼看又要流出来的眼泪
    • Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again.发现又有东西丢失的时候，她又怀疑起来。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • recently
    • shortly
    • promptly
    • …
    verb + return
    • be due to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • from
    • to
    See full entry
    4.

    to previous subject/activity先前的话题／活动

  4.  
     [intransitive] return to something to start discussing a subject you were discussing earlier, or doing an activity you were doing earlier重提；重新开始做
    • He returns to this topic later in the report.他在报告中后来又提到这个话题。
    • She looked up briefly then returned to her sewing.她抬头看了一眼，又接着做她的针线活儿。
    • The doctor may allow her to return to work next week.医生也许会允许她下周回去上班。
    Extra Examples
    • Suspicions were aroused when he failed to return to work on Monday morning.周一早晨他没回来工作，这引起了人们的怀疑。
    • Ali returned triumphantly to boxing in 1970.1970 年，阿里成功地重返拳坛。
    • Lack of cash forced her to return to work.因为缺钱她不得不回去工作。
    • His conversation returns repeatedly to the same subjects.他谈话时总是反复回到相同的主题上。
    • Let me return briefly to this question.让我暂时回到这个问题上。
    • She is due to return to school in a fortnight.她应该在两星期后返回学校。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • recently
    • shortly
    • promptly
    • …
    verb + return
    • be due to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • from
    • to
    See full entry
    5.

    to previous state先前的状态

  5.  
     [intransitive] return to something to go back to a previous state恢复；回复
    • Train services have returned to normal after the strike.罢工过后，列车运营已经恢复正常。
    • The land has returned to its natural state.这片土地已经恢复了自然状态。
    • Many find returning to civilian life difficult.许多人发现回归平民生活很困难。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • recently
    • shortly
    • promptly
    • …
    verb + return
    • be due to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • from
    • to
    See full entry
    6.

    do/give the same回报

  6. [transitive] return something to do or give something to somebody because they have done or given the same to you first; to have the same feeling about somebody that they have about you回报；回应
    • to return a smile/gaze/greeting回报以微笑/注视/问候
    • If you assist people when they ask for help, it is more likely they will return the favour. 如果你在人们寻求帮助时帮助他们，他们更有可能回报你的帮助。
    • She phoned him several times but he was too busy to return her call.她给他打了几次电话，但他太忙，不能给她回电话。
    • It's time we returned their invitation (= invite them to something as they invited us first).该我们回请他们了。
    • You were both wonderful!’ ‘So were you!’ we said, returning the compliment.“你们俩太棒了！” “你也一样啊！” 我们也称赞道。
    • to return a kiss (= to kiss somebody with the same enthusiasm with which they kiss you)回吻
    • He did not return her love.他没有回报她的爱。
    • to return fire (= to shoot at somebody who is shooting at you)用枪炮还击
    Extra Examples
    • Kevin gladly returned her hug.凯文高兴地回了她一个拥抱。
    • He hadn't bothered to return her messages.他懒得回复她的短信。
    • He soon falls in love with Amanda, but she does not return his affection.他很快爱上了阿曼达，但她没有回报他的爱。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • recently
    • shortly
    • promptly
    • …
    verb + return
    • be due to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • from
    • to
    See full entry
    7.

    in tennis网球

  7. [transitive] return something to hit the ball back to your opponent during a game回击；击回
    • to return a service/shot击回发球／抽球
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2

    8. a verdict裁决

  8. [transitive] return a verdict to give a decision about something in court宣告（裁决）
    • The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.陪审团宣告了无罪的判决。
    • The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.验尸后的结论是意外死亡。
    Topics Preferences and decisionsc2

    9. elect politician选政治人物

  9. [transitive, usually passive] (British English) to elect somebody to a political position选举；选出；推举
    • be returned (as something) She was returned as MP for Edgbaston in the last election.她在上次选举中被选为埃德巴斯顿的议员。
    • be returned (to something) He was returned to Parliament with an increased majority.他以越来越多的多数票重返议会。
    10.

    profit/loss利润；损失

  10. [transitive] return something (business商业) to give or produce a particular amount of money as a profit or loss带来，产生（利润或损失）
    • to return a high rate of interest有很高的利息回报
    • Last year the company returned a loss of £157 million.去年，公司的亏损达 1.57 亿英镑。
    11. Word OriginMiddle English: the verb from Old French returner, from Latin re- ‘back’ + tornare ‘to turn’; the noun via Anglo-Norman French.

return

noun
 
/rɪˈtɜːn/
/rɪˈtɜːrn/
Idioms
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    coming back回来

  1.  
     [singular] the action of arriving in or coming back to a place that you were in before回来；归来；返回
    • return of somebody to… A week had passed since their return to Geneva. 他们回到日内瓦已经一周了。
    • return of somebody from… I was a bit bored after my return from holiday. 我度假回来后有点无聊。
    • return of somebody to…from… On my return to England from Dublin my Mum picked me up at the airport.我从都柏林回到英国时，我妈妈去机场接我。
    • She lives in fear of his return. 她生活在对他回来的恐惧中。
    • They offered up a prayer of thanks for her safe return.他们为她的平安归来而进行感恩祷告。
    • on/upon somebody/something's return He was met by his brother on his return from Italy.他从意大利回来的时候，是他弟弟去接他的。
    • I saw the play on its return to Broadway.这部戏重回百老汇时我看过了。
    • Upon the return of the jury the following day, the Judge made a brief summary of the case. 第二天陪审团回来后，法官对案件做了一个简短的总结。
    • on the return flight/journey/trip/visit在返程航班/旅程/旅行/参观中
    • The smell of cooking greeted his return home.他一进家门，饭香扑鼻而来。
    Extra Examples
    • He promised to visit us on his return.他答应一回来就来看我们。
    • Shevchenko made an emotional return to his former club.舍甫琴科情绪激动地回到了他以前的俱乐部。
    • The championships made their long-awaited return to the West Coast.锦标赛回到了期待已久的西海岸举办。
    • The date of their return from India is a fortnight from now.再过14 天他们就从印度回来了。
    • The photos were taken during his nostalgic return to Redwood Creek.这些照片是在他因怀旧重返红杉河期间拍摄的。
    • This race announces the successful return of Johnson, who has been out of the international scene for almost two years.这场比赛宣告了约翰逊在告别国际体坛近两年后成功回归。
    • Today, the whole village celebrates Elizabeth's miraculous return.今天，整个村庄都在庆祝伊丽莎白奇迹般的归来。
    • Will he be saved by the timely return of Simone?西蒙娜的及时归来会让他得到拯救吗？
    • his eventual return to Budapest他最后回到布达佩斯
    • the unexpected return of her long-lost niece她长久没有音信的侄女的意外归来
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • gradual
    • …
    verb + return
    • make
    • mark
    • herald
    • …
    return + noun
    • date
    • flight
    • journey
    • …
    preposition
    • in return (for)
    • on somebody’s return
    • return from
    • …
    phrases
    • by return
    • by return mail
    • by return of post
    • …
    See full entry
    2.

    giving/sending back归还；退回

  2.  
     [uncountable, singular] the action of giving, putting or sending something/somebody back归还；放回；退回
    • return of something/somebody We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library.若能及时将图书归还给图书馆，我们将不胜感激。
    • The judge ordered the return of the child to his mother.法官命令将孩子送回到他的母亲身边。
    • The owner offered a £ 20,000 reward for the safe return of the pictures.店主悬赏20，000英镑，要求安全归还这些照片。
    • Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope.请在信封的背面写明回信地址。
    Extra Examples
    • He continued to seek the return of his property.他继续要求归还其个人财产。
    • She hoped she'd get a return call soon.她希望能很快接到电话回话。
    • The organization facilitates the return of refugees and displaced persons.该机构帮助难民及流亡者回家。
    • Thousands will welcome the return of this national treasure.成千上万的人将会欢迎这个国宝的归来。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • gradual
    • …
    verb + return
    • make
    • mark
    • herald
    • …
    return + noun
    • date
    • flight
    • journey
    • …
    preposition
    • in return (for)
    • on somebody’s return
    • return from
    • …
    phrases
    • by return
    • by return mail
    • by return of post
    • …
    See full entry
    3.

    of feeling/state感觉；状况

  3.  
     [singular] the situation when a feeling or state that has not been experienced for some time starts again重现；恢复 synonym reappearance
    • return of something the return of spring春之归来
    • a return of my doubts我的疑心又起
    • Thousands of refugees have gone back to their homes following the return of peace.和平回归后，成千上万的难民已经返回家园。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • gradual
    • …
    verb + return
    • make
    • mark
    • herald
    • …
    return + noun
    • date
    • flight
    • journey
    • …
    preposition
    • in return (for)
    • on somebody’s return
    • return from
    • …
    phrases
    • by return
    • by return mail
    • by return of post
    • …
    See full entry
    4.

    to previous situation/activity先前的情况／活动

  4.  
     [singular] the action of going back to an activity or a situation that you used to do or be in恢复；返回
    • return to something his return to power他的重新掌权
    • They appealed for a return to work (= after a strike).他们呼吁复工。
    • This film is a welcome return to form for the groundbreaking director. 对于这位开创性的导演来说，这部电影是可喜的回归。
    • He made a welcome return to the side after injury.他受伤后很受欢迎地回到了球队。
    • The performance marked his return to the London stage after many years.这场演出标志着他多年后重返伦敦舞台。
    • He's making his long-awaited return from injury.他正在期待已久的伤愈复出。
    Extra Examples
    • a full return to health完全恢复健康
    • a cult whose members advocated a return to traditional living其成员倡导回归传统生活的教派
    • This is a welcome return to form for one of the best athletes in the sport.该项运动最好的选手之一状态回升，真是可喜可贺 。
    • The victory marked Williams' return to top form.这次胜利标志着威廉斯重拾最佳状态。
    • The new treatment means patients can expect a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to work.这种新疗法意味着病人将缩短住院时间，更快地回到工作岗位。
    • The cooperative anticipates a return to profitability later in the year.该合作企业预计今年晚些时候会重新开始赢利。
    • The UN continued to call for a return to civilian rule.联合国继续呼吁恢复平民政府的统治。
    • Jones is hoping for an early return to racing after her injury.受伤后，琼斯盼望着能尽快重返赛场。
    • He made a successful return to the game after several years of retirement.退役几年之后，他回到赛场又创佳绩。
    • He does not rule out a possible return to the concert world.他不排除重新举办音乐会的可能性。
    • She made a triumphant return to Broadway earlier this year.今年早些时候，她胜利回归百老汇。
    • The takeover heralded a return to a strong central administration.这次接管预示着向强大的中央政府的回归。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • gradual
    • …
    verb + return
    • make
    • mark
    • herald
    • …
    return + noun
    • date
    • flight
    • journey
    • …
    preposition
    • in return (for)
    • on somebody’s return
    • return from
    • …
    phrases
    • by return
    • by return mail
    • by return of post
    • …
    See full entry
    5.

    profit利益

  5. [uncountable, countable] the amount of profit that you get from something回报；收益；利润 synonym earnings, yield
    • a high rate of return on capital资本的高回报率
    • the return on investment投资回报
    • annual/investment returns年度/投资回报
    • farmers seeking to improve returns from their crops寻求提高农作物利润的农民
    Extra Examples
    • to maximize returns to shareholders使股东的利润最大化
    • Product areas are being developed to produce maximum returns.正在扩展产品领域以获取最大收益。
    • The bank offers a higher rate of return on investments over $10 000.这家银行给1万元以上的投资更高的回报率。
    • The capital she invested failed to generate much of a return.她投入的资金没有获得多少回报。
    • investors seeking better returns in an era of low inflation在低通货膨胀时期寻求更高回报的投资者
    • future real returns from global equities未来全球股市的真实回报
    • an average return of 16%16% 的平均利润
    • You should get a good return on this investment.在这项投资上你应该可以获得丰厚的回报。
    • Venture capitalists currently see few prospects of early returns.风险投资人现在基本不指望早期能获得利润。
    • They're looking for new sources of investment return.他们正在寻找新的投资回报来源。
    • They are counting on a big financial return.他们指望着在经济上有丰厚的回报。
    • These figures represent a return of 8.5% per annum.这些数字表明年利润是 8.5%。
    • Their goal is to improve economic returns from irrigation.他们的目标是提高灌溉的经济收益。
    • The venture yielded a net return of £15 million.这一投资的净利润是 1,500 万英镑。
    • The plan provides a guaranteed return.该计划保证收益。
    • The group has averaged returns of 3.8% a year over the past five years.该集团过去 5 年的年均利润为 3.8%。
    • The employer guaranteed a certain return on retirement investment.该雇主保证退休金投资会获得一定的回报。
    • She expects a 100% return within 18 months.她预期在 18 个月内利润能达到 100%。
    • Gold shares could realize returns of 15% per annum.黄金股每年能获得 15% 的收益。
    • We're getting a high rate of return.我们现在的利润率很高。
    • The software had to demonstrate a fast return.这种软件必须让人迅速见到收益。
    • increasing returns from educational investment教育投资不断增长的收益
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • attractive
    • big
    • excellent
    • …
    verb + return
    • achieve
    • bring
    • earn
    • …
    return + verb
    • increase
    • decline
    return + noun
    • rate
    preposition
    • return from
    • return on
    phrases
    • a rate of return
    See full entry
    6.

    official report正式报告

  6. [countable] an official report or statement that gives particular information to the government or another body报告；陈述；申报
    • census returns人口普查报告
    • election returns (= the number of votes for each candidate in an election)选举结果报告
    • US citizens living in Canada must file tax returns under both systems.居住在加拿大的美国公民必须在这两个系统下申报纳税。
    see also tax return
    Extra Examples
    • These amounts of money were not declared in their annual returns.这些金额没有在他们的年度报表中申报。
    • The latest statistical returns are not very reliable.最新的统计回报不太可靠。
    • The 2001 census returns showed that there were more unemployed people than was previously thought.2001年的人口普查报告显示，失业人数比先前预计的更多。
    • He was accused of trying to falsify election returns.他被指控试图伪造选举结果。
    7.

    ticket票

  7. (also return ticket)
     (both British English)
    (North American English round-trip ticket)
    [countable] a ticket for a journey to a place and back again恢复；重现
    • ‘Brighton, please.’ ‘Single or return?’“我要一张到布赖顿的票。” “单程的还是往返的？”
    • A return is cheaper than two singles.一张往返票比两张单程票便宜。
    • the return fare to London到伦敦的往返票价
    • When is your return flight?你的返程班机是什么时候的？
    see also day returnTopics Transport by bus and trainb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • day
    • period
    • business-class
    • …
    return + noun
    • ticket
    • flight
    • journey
    • …
    See full entry
  8. [countable] a ticket for the theatre or a sports game that was bought by somebody but is given back to be sold again退票

    9. on computer计算机

  9. [uncountable]
    (also return key [countable])
    the button that you press on a computer when you reach the end of an instruction, or to begin a new line返回键；回车键；结束键
    • To exit this option, press return.要退出这个选项，就按返回键。
    Wordfinder
    Topics Computersc1

    10. in tennis网球

  10. [countable] (in tennis and some other sports网球和其他一些运动) the action of hitting the ball, etc. back to your opponent击回球
    • a powerful return of serve势大力沉的接发球
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • complete
    • full
    • gradual
    • …
    verb + return
    • make
    • mark
    • herald
    • …
    return + noun
    • date
    • flight
    • journey
    • …
    preposition
    • in return (for)
    • on somebody’s return
    • return from
    • …
    phrases
    • by return
    • by return mail
    • by return of post
    • …
    See full entry
    11. Word OriginMiddle English: the verb from Old French returner, from Latin re- ‘back’ + tornare ‘to turn’; the noun via Anglo-Norman French.
Idioms
by return (of post)
  1. (British English) using the next available post; as soon as possible由下一班邮递；尽快
    • Please reply by return of post.请即赐复。
    • All orders will be sent by return of post/by return mail.所有订货会尽快送出。
(the law of) diminishing returns
  1. used to refer to a point at which you start achieving less than the value of the time or money you put into something选举；选出；推举
    • Our efforts were producing diminishing returns.我们不断投入，收益却在递减。
    • In general, the more exercise you take, the greater the health benefit; but beyond a certain level you get diminishing returns.一般来说，你锻炼得越多，对健康的好处就越大；但是超过一定的水平，你得到的回报就会减少。
in return (for something)
  1. as a way of thanking somebody or paying them for something they have done作为（对…的）回报
    • Can I buy you lunch in return for your help?感谢你帮忙，我请你吃午饭好吗？
    • She gave them all the help she could, and asked for nothing in return.她尽其所能地帮助了他们，而且不求回报。
    • If I do this for you, what do I get in return?如果我这样做是为了你，我能得到什么回报？
  2. as a response or reaction to something作为回应
    • I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return.我征求她的意见，她却只是反问了我一句。
many happy returns (of the day)
  1. used to wish somebody a happy and pleasant birthday（生日祝福）生日快乐，长命百岁
the point of no return
  1. the time when you must continue with what you have decided to do, because it is not possible to get back to an earlier situation欲罢不能的时刻；已无退路；不可能回头
    • We have passed the point of no return.我们已经过了不归路。
(on) sale or return
  1. (British English) (of goods商品) supplied with the agreement that any item that is not sold can be sent back without having to be paid for剩货包退（任何未售出的商品均可退给供货商）
    • The novels are delivered to outlets on a sale or return basis.这些小说发给各经销门店，余货包退。
IELTS BNC: 428 COCA: 472
return

noun¹

 1coming/going back; giving sth back回來；歸還ADJECTIVE | VERB + RETURN | RETURN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤complete, full完全回歸◇a full return to health完全恢復健康➤gradual逐漸回歸➤eventual最終返回◇his eventual return to Budapest他最後回到布達佩斯➤long-awaited期待已久的回歸◇The championships made their long-awaited return to the West Coast.錦標賽回到了期待已久的西海岸舉辦。➤imminent即將返回➤unexpected意外的返回◇the unexpected return of her long-lost niece她長久沒有音信的姪女的意外歸來➤timely及時的回歸◇Will he be saved by the timely return of Simone?西蒙娜的及時歸來會讓他得到拯救嗎？➤early提早返回➤welcome可喜的回歸◇This is a welcome return to form for one of the best athletes in the sport.該項運動最好的選手之一狀態回升，真是可喜可賀 。➤possible, potential可能的回歸◇He does not rule out a possible return to the concert world.他不排除重新舉辦音樂會的可能性。➤fast, prompt, quick, rapid, speedy, swift快速的回歸◇The new treatment means patients can expect a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to work.這種新療法意味着病人將縮短住院時間，更快地回到工作崗位。➤brief短暫的恢復➤safe安全的歸來◇They offered up a prayer of thanks for her safe return.他們為她的平安歸來而進行感恩禱告。➤triumphant凱旋而歸◇She made a triumphant return to Broadway earlier this year.今年早些時候，她勝利回歸百老匯。➤successful成功歸來◇He made a successful return to the game after several years of retirement.退役幾年之後，他回到賽場又創佳績。◇This race announces the successful return of Johnson, who has been out of the international scene for almost two years.這場比賽宣告了約翰遜在告別國際體壇近兩年後成功回歸。➤emotional, happy, nostalgic激動人心的／快樂的／懷舊的回歸◇The photos were taken during his nostalgic return to Redwood Creek.這些照片是在他因懷舊重返紅杉河期間拍攝的。➤dramatic戲劇性的歸來➤miraculous奇跡般的歸來◇Today, the whole village celebrates Elizabeth's miraculous return.今天，整個村莊都在慶祝伊麗莎白奇跡般的歸來。VERB + RETURN➤make返回◇Shevchenko made an emotional return to his former team.舍甫琴科重返以前效力的球隊，令人激動。➤mark標誌重返◇The victory marked Williams's return to top form.這次勝利標誌着威廉姆斯重返最佳狀態。➤herald, signal預示重返◇The takeover heralded a return to a strong central administration.這次接管預示着向強大的中央政府的回歸。➤await, wait for等待返回➤anticipate, expect盼望／期望返回◇The cooperative anticipates a return to profitability later in the year.該合作企業預計今年晚些時候會重新開始贏利。➤announce宣告回歸▸➤greet (especially BrE) 迎接返回◇The smell of cooking greeted his return home.他一進家門，飯香撲鼻而來。➤welcome歡迎回歸◇Thousands will welcome the return of this national treasure.成千上萬的人將會歡迎這個國寶的歸來。➤celebrate慶祝回歸➤facilitate有助於回歸◇The organization facilitates the return of refugees and displaced persons.該機構幫助難民及流亡者回家。➤delay推遲返回➤request請求恢復▸➤demand要求退還◇He demanded the return of his money.他要求退還他的錢。➤advocate, support提倡／支持回歸◇a cult whose members advocated a return to traditional living其成員倡導回歸傳統生活的教派➤seek, want尋求／想要歸還◇He continued to seek the return of his property.他繼續要求歸還其個人財產。➤call for呼籲恢復◇The UN continued to call for a return to civilian rule.聯合國繼續呼籲恢復平民政府的統治。RETURN + NOUN➤date返回日期➤flight, journey, trip返程班機；回程◇When is your return flight?你的返程班機是什麼時候的？➤ticket (= for the return trip) 回程票◇I lost my return ticket and was stranded in Thailand.我的回程票弄丟了，結果被困在了泰國。➤address回信地址➤envelope回郵信封➤call, phone call電話回話◇She hoped she'd get a return call soon.她希望能很快接到電話回話。➤email, message回覆的電子郵件／信息PREPOSITION➤in return (for)作為（對⋯的）回報◇She gave them all the help she could, and asked for nothing in return.她盡其所能地幫助了他們，而且不求回報。➤on sb's return某人一回來◇He promised to visit us on his return.他答應一回來就來看我們。➤return from從⋯回來◇The date of their return from India is a month from now.再過 1 個月他們就從印度回來了。➤return to回到⋯◇Jones is hoping for an early return to racing after her injury.受傷後，瓊斯盼望着能儘快重返賽場。PHRASES➤by return, by return mail, by return of post (BrE) 儘快◇All orders will be sent by return of post / by return mail.所有訂貨會儘快送出。
return

noun²

 2(also returns) profit利潤ADJECTIVE | VERB + RETURN | RETURN + VERB | RETURN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤attractive, big, excellent, good, great, high, maximum, substantial可觀的收益；豐厚的回報；最大化的利潤；高額利潤➤increasing遞增的收益◇increasing returns from educational investment教育投資不斷增長的收益➤acceptable, adequate, decent, fair, healthy, modest, positive, reasonable, solid令人滿意的利潤；足夠的利潤；相當不錯的利潤；適中的收益；正回報；合理的利潤；豐厚的回報▸➤disappointing令人失望的利潤▸➤low, marginal, meagre/meager, negative, poor, small低利潤；極少的利潤；負回報；薄利▸➤decreasing, diminishing遞減的收益◇the law of diminishing returns收益遞減法則➤10%, 30%, etc. * 10%、30% 等的利潤➤total總利潤➤average平均利潤◇an average return of 16%16% 的平均利潤➤economic, financial經濟／財政收益◇They are counting on a big financial return.他們指望着在經濟上有豐厚的回報。➤overall整體回報➤investment投資回報◇They're looking for new sources of investment return.他們正在尋找新的投資回報來源。➤immediate即期收益➤fast, quick快速的回報◇The software had to demonstrate a fast return.這種軟件必須讓人迅速見到收益。➤early早期利潤◇Venture capitalists currently see few prospects of early returns.風險投資人現在基本不指望早期能獲得利潤。➤future未來收益▸➤long-term, short-term長期／短期利潤▸➤annual, monthly, etc.年利潤、月利潤等▸➤expected, likely, possible, potential, projected預期收益；可能的利潤；潛在收益；預定利潤➤guaranteed保證收益◇The plan provides a guaranteed return.該計劃保證收益。➤gross (especially BrE) 毛利潤▸➤after-tax, net稅後利潤；淨利潤➤actual, real實際／真實收益◇future real returns from global equities未來全球股市的真實回報➤tax-free (especially BrE) 免稅利潤➤risk-adjusted (NAmE) 風險調整後收益➤amended (NAmE) 調整後收益➤annualized (especially NAmE) 年化回報率➤shareholder股東投資回報率➤stock (NAmE) 股票收益➤excess (NAmE) 超額收益VERB + RETURN➤achieve, bring, earn, get, make, receive取得收益；帶來收益；賺取利潤；獲得利潤◇You should get a good return on this investment.在這項投資上你應該可以獲得豐厚的回報。➤average平均收益◇The group has averaged returns of 3.8% a year over the past five years.該集團過去 5 年的年均利潤為 3.8%。➤boost, enhance, improve, increase, maximize提高利潤；使利潤最大化◇to maximize returns to shareholders使股東的利潤最大化➤calculate計算利潤➤expect, forecast, predict預期利潤；預測利潤◇She expects a 100% return within 18 months.她預期在 18 個月內利潤能達到 100%。➤look for, seek追逐利潤◇investors seeking better returns in an era of low inflation在低通貨膨脹時期尋求更高回報的投資者➤deliver, generate, give (sb), offer (sb), produce, provide, realize, show, yield兌現／產生／給（某人）／為（某人）提供／創造／提供／實現／顯示／帶來收益◇Gold shares could realize returns of 15% per annum.黃金股每年能獲得 15% 的收益。◇The venture yielded a net return of £15 million.這一投資的淨利潤是 1,500 萬英鎊。➤ensure, guarantee確保／保證利潤◇The employer guaranteed a certain return on retirement investment.該雇主保證退休金投資會獲得一定的回報。➤represent意味着⋯利潤◇These figures represent a return of 8.5% per annum.這些數字表明年利潤是 8.5%。RETURN + VERB➤increase利潤增加▸➤decline利潤降低RETURN + NOUN➤rate (especially NAmE) 利潤率◇We're getting a high return rate.我們現在的利潤率很高。PREPOSITION➤return from來自⋯的收益◇Their goal is to improve economic returns from irrigation.他們的目標是提高灌溉的經濟收益。➤return on⋯的收益◇the return on capital / investment / savings資本／投資／存款收益PHRASES➤a rate of return利潤率◇We're getting a high rate of return.我們現在的利潤率很高。
return

noun³

 3 (BrE) ticket to travel to a place and back again往返票  ➡ see also round trip ADJECTIVE | RETURN + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤day, period當日／限期往返票▸➤business-class, economy, first-class, standard, tourist-class公務艙／經濟艙／頭等艙／普通艙／二等艙往返票RETURN + NOUN➤ticket往返票▸➤flight, journey往返飛行／旅程
return

verb

ADVERB | VERB + RETURN | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤recently近來返回▸➤shortly一會兒返回➤promptly迅速歸還◇See that the documents are returned promptly, please.請一定要迅速歸還這些文件。➤immediately, instantly立刻返回◇His headache returned instantly.他很快頭痛復發了。➤quickly快速返回◇She quickly returned to the car and sped off.她很快回到汽車裏，然後疾馳而去。➤slowly慢慢返回◇My strength was slowly returning to me.我的體力慢慢恢復了。➤suddenly突然返回➤gradually逐漸返回▸➤eventually, finally最終返回➤subsequently隨後返回◇The patient subsequently returned for surgery.該病人後來又回到醫院做手術。➤periodically不時返回◇Her symptoms returned periodically.她的症狀時不時地出現。➤frequently頻繁返回➤repeatedly反複返回◇His conversation returns repeatedly to the same subjects.他談話時總是反複回到相同的主題上。➤briefly暫時返回◇Let me return briefly to this question.讓我暫時回到這個問題上。➤safely安全返回◇Our aircraft all returned safely to their bases.我們所有的飛機都安全返回了基地。➤gladly, happily愉快地／高興地返回◇Kevin gladly returned her hug.凱文高興地回了她一個擁抱。➤reluctantly不情願地返回◇Charlie reluctantly returned to his seat.查利不情願地回到了自己的座位。➤triumphantly凱旋而歸◇Ali returned triumphantly to boxing in 1970.1970 年，阿里成功地重返拳壇。➤unexpectedly意外返回◇We locked the door in case Mary returned unexpectedly.我們鎖上門，以防瑪麗不期而歸。➤voluntarily自願返回▸➤forcibly強制返回◇The asylum seekers are to be forcibly returned to their home countries.尋求政治庇護者將被強制遣返回原籍國。➤directly直接返回◇I will have to ask that you return directly to your houses.我不得不請你們直接回自己家去。➤home回家VERB + RETURN➤be due to應該返回◇She is due to return to school in a week.她應該在一星期後返回學校。➤be expected to, be likely to, be set to, look set to (BrE) 有望／很可能／開始／看起來開始返回➤be allowed to允許返回▸➤choose to, decide to, expect to, hope to, intend to, opt to, plan to, vote to, want to, wish to, yearn to選擇返回；決定返回；期待返回；希望返回；打算返回；計劃返回；建議返回；想返回➤can't wait to迫不及待地返回◇I couldn't wait to return from my travels.我迫不及待地想結束旅程趕回家裏。➤agree to, promise to答應／許諾返回➤prepare to準備返回◇She was preparing to return to El Salvador.她正準備返回薩爾瓦多。➤offer to主動提出歸還◇I offered to return his Christmas gift to me.我提出將他送我的聖誕禮物還給他。➤fail to沒有返回◇Suspicions were aroused when he failed to return to work on Monday morning.週一早晨他沒回來工作，這引起了人們的懷疑。➤not bother to懶得回應◇He hadn't bothered to return her messages.他懶得回覆她的短信。➤refuse to拒絕歸還◇He refused to return our money.他拒絕歸還我們的錢。➤forget to忘記歸還◇Don't forget to return his handkerchief.別忘了把手絹還給他。➤force sb to逼某人返回◇Lack of cash forced her to return to work.因為缺錢她不得不回去工作。➤threaten to有回來的危險◇the tears that threatened to return眼看又要流出來的眼淚PREPOSITION➤from從⋯返回◇She had recently returned from Paris.她最近剛從巴黎回來。➤to歸還給⋯◇She never returned the book to me.她從未把那本書還給我。
IELTS BNC: 428 COCA: 472
return noun
⇨ profit (a return on an investment) ⇨ report 3 (submit your tax return)return verb
⇨ return 1 (return home) ⇨ return 2 (return books to the library)return1

verb

 return home 回家return books to the library 把书还给图书馆return ♦︎ come back ♦︎ go back ♦︎ get back ♦︎ turn backThese words all mean to come or go back from one place to another. 这些词均表示回来、回去、返回。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to return / come back / go back / get back to / from / with sth◆to return / come back / go back / get back / turn back again◆to return / come back / go back / get back home / to work◆to return / come back / get back safely■ return [intransitive] (rather formal) to come or go back from one place to another 回来；回去；返回◆I waited a long time for him to return.我等他回来等了很长时间。◆They were forced to return to their country of origin.他们被迫返回原籍国。◆He finally returned with the drinks.他最终带着饮料回来了。▸ return

noun

 [singular] ◆He was met by his brother on his return from Italy.他从意大利回来时是他弟弟去接他的。◆on the return flight / journey / trip在返回的航班／旅程／路程上■ ˌcome ˈback

phrasal verb

(came, come)to return 回来；返回◆Come back and visit again soon!欢迎早日再来访！◆I asked her to come back to Japan with me.我请她跟我回日本。ⓘ Come back is usually used from the point of view of the person or place that sb returns to. * come back通常指回到说话人所在的地方。 OPP go away ⇨ go away ■ ˌgo ˈback

phrasal verb

(goes, went, gone)to return to the place you recently or originally came from or that you have been to before 回去，返回（指回归来处或去过的地方）◆Do you ever want to go back to China?你是否想过回中国？◆John shrugged and went back downstairs.约翰耸耸肩，回到了楼下。◆She's gone back to her husband (= to live with him again).她回到了丈夫身边。◆This toaster will have to go back (= to the shop) －it doesn't work.这烤箱得退回去－它有毛病。ⓘ Go back is usually used from the point of view of the person who is returning. * go back通常是从要返回者的角度来说。■ ˌget ˈback

phrasal verb

(getting, got, got; NAmE spoken getting, got, gotten)to arrive back somewhere, especially at your home or the place where you are staying 返回；回去；回家◆What time did you get back last night?你昨晚什么时候回家的？◆We only got back from our trip yesterday.我们昨天刚旅行回来。◆ (spoken) Oh, well. I must be getting back (= going back home, back to work, etc.).哦，好了，我必须回去了。■ ˌturn ˈback

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to return the way that you came, especially because sth stops you from continuing 原路返回，往回走（尤因前行受阻）◆The weather got so bad that we had to turn back.天气变得非常恶劣，我们不得不原路折回。return2

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 return home 回家return books to the library 把书还给图书馆  ➡ See also the entry for repay 另见repay条return ♦︎ put sth back ♦︎ give sth back ♦︎ take sth back ♦︎ replace ♦︎ hand sth back ♦︎ restoreThese words all mean to give sth to the person who had it before or put sth in the place where it was before. 这些词均表示送回、放回、退还。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to return sth / give sth back / take sth back / restore sth / hand sth back to sb / sth◆to put sth back / replace sth on sth◆to return / put back / give back / replace / hand back money◆to return / put back / give back / take back / replace a book◆to return / take back faulty / unwanted goods◆to put back / replace a lid◆to put back / replace the (telephone) receiver◆to return sth / put sth back / replace sth quickly / soon◆to put sth back / replace sth firmly / gently / carefully■ return [transitive] (rather formal) to give, take or send sth to the person who had it, or place where it was before 送回；放回；退还◆We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty.我们不得不将吹风机退回商店，因为它有毛病。◆Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address.调查表填好后应寄回此地址。◆I returned the letter unopened.我原封不动地将信退了回去。▸ return

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 [uncountable, singular] ◆We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library.敬请及时将书还至图书馆，我们将不胜感激。■ ˌput sth ˈback

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(putting, put, put)to return sth to its usual place or the place where it was before it was moved 将⋯放回原处◆If you use something, put it back!用过的东西要放回原处！◆I put the book back on the shelf.我把书放回书架上。■ ˌgive sth ˈback■ ˌgive sb ˈback sth

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(gave, given)to return sth to its owner; to allow sb to have sth again 归还；使恢复；使重新获得◆Give me back my pen!把钢笔还给我！◆Give me my pen back!把钢笔还给我！◆I picked it up and gave it back to him.我把它捡起来还给了他。◆The operation gave him back the use of his legs.手术使他的双腿恢复了功能。■ ˌtake sth ˈback

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(took, taken)to return sth to the shop where you bought it, for example because it is the wrong size or does not work; (of a shop) to accept goods that have been taken back and repay the money or give sth else in exchange 退回（商品）；（商店）同意退换货◆Don't worry. If you decide you don't like it, you can always take it back.不用担心。如果你确实不喜欢，可以随时退货。◆The store refused to take the jacket back, claiming that it had already been worn several times.那家商店拒绝回收那件夹克，说已经穿过几次了。■ replace [transitive] (rather formal) to put sth back in the place where it was before 把⋯放回原处◆I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.我小心翼翼地将杯子放回茶碟。■ ˌhand sth ˈback

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to give or return sth to the person who owns it or to where it belongs, often by placing it in their hands 归还某物（常为递到手中）◆She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him.她捡起钱包，交还给他。◆Control of the territory was handed back to China.对那片领土的控制权交回给了中国。■ restore [transitive] (formal) to give sth that was lost or stolen back to sb 归还（失物、赃款等）◆The police have now restored the painting to its rightful owner.警方现已将这幅油画归还给其合法所有人。
IELTS BNC: 428 COCA: 472

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