retractionの意味・使い方・発音

retraction

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retraction (n.): late 14c., "withdrawal of an opinion," from Latin retractionem (nominative retractio) "a drawing back, hesitation, refusal," noun of action from past participle stem of retractare "revoke, cancel," from re- "back" (see re-) + tractere "draw violently," frequentative of trahere "to draw" (see tract (n.1)). Originally the title of a book by St. Augustine correcting his former writings. Meaning "recantation of opinion with admission of error" is from 1540s.

1. He demanded a full retraction of the allegations against him.: 彼は彼に対する発言を完全に撤回することを要求した。

2.The newspaper published a retraction of the erroneous report.

その新聞はその誤った記事を撤回すると宣言した。

3.Miss Pearce said she expected an unqualified retraction of his comments within twenty four hours.

ピアースさんは24時間以内に無条件でコメントを回収してほしいと言った。

4. Retraction will be required and should be as gentle as possible.

また牽引が必要で、できるだけ柔らかくする必要があります。

5.Daily retraction and cleaning prevents penile adhesions.: 毎日1回後退して洗浄して、**癒着を防ぐ。