释义 |
reˈtaking, vbl. n. [f. retake v. + -ing1.] The action of the verb; recapture.
1436Hen. VI in Rymer Fœdera X. 635 Touching the Prorogation of the same Trewes, or elles Retakyng of newe. 1611Florio, Rappigliatione, a retaking. 1640May Hist. Parl. i. iv. 38 The first was a re-taking word for word of that old Covenant. 1693R. Lyde (title), A True..Account of the Retaking a Ship [etc.]. 1766[see retaker]. 1790Beatson Nav. & Mil. Mem. I. 304 The retaking of Louisburg was their first and grand object. 1853R. S. Surtees Sponge's Sp. Tour xi. 56 The mere retaking of an animal that one has had in hand before. |