A1 verb 中性 #171 最常用

return

/rɪˈtɜːrn/

To come or go back to a place after being away. It also means to give, send, or put something back to its original owner or location.

例句

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1

I usually return home from school at four o'clock.

I usually go back home from school at four o'clock.

2

Please return the signed documents to the HR department.

Please send the signed papers back to the HR department.

3

Can you return my pen when you're finished with it?

Can you give my pen back when you are done?

词族

名词
return
Verb
return
形容词
returnable
相关
returnee
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记忆技巧

The prefix 're-' means 'again'. Think of 're-turning' your body to go back in the direction you came from.

快速测验

I forgot my wallet, so I have to ___ to the house.

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

1

I usually return home from school at four o'clock.

everyday

I usually go back home from school at four o'clock.

2

Please return the signed documents to the HR department.

formal

Please send the signed papers back to the HR department.

3

Can you return my pen when you're finished with it?

informal

Can you give my pen back when you are done?

4

The specimens must return to the laboratory for further analysis.

academic

The samples must go back to the lab to be studied more.

5

We offer a full refund if you return the product within 14 days.

business

We give your money back if you bring the item back within 14 days.

词族

名词
return
Verb
return
形容词
returnable
相关
returnee

常见搭配

return home to go back to where you live
return a call to call someone back after they called you
return a favor to do something nice for someone who helped you
return to work to start working again after a break or holiday
return a book to take a borrowed book back to the library or owner

常用短语

Many happy returns

A traditional way to say Happy Birthday

In return

As a response or exchange for something else

Point of no return

A stage where you cannot go back to how things were

容易混淆的词

return vs back

Return is a verb (action), while back is an adverb. Do not say 'return back' because it is redundant.

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使用说明

When talking about going back to a place, always use 'return to' followed by the location. It is more formal than 'come back' or 'go back'.

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常见错误

The most common mistake is saying 'return back'. Since 'return' already means 'to go back', adding 'back' is repetitive and unnecessary.

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记忆技巧

The prefix 're-' means 'again'. Think of 're-turning' your body to go back in the direction you came from.

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词源

From the Old French word 'retorner', which means to turn back.

语法模式

return to + [place] return + [object] return + [object] + to + [person]
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文化背景

In many English-speaking countries, it is a standard consumer right to return purchased goods to a shop for an exchange or refund if you have the receipt.

快速测验

I forgot my wallet, so I have to ___ to the house.

正确!

正确答案是: a

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B2

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B2

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B2

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bonny

B2

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bonsai

B2

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B2

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boo

B2

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