单词	recede
释义	recedere‧cede /rɪˈsiːd/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINrecede Origin: 1400-1500 Latin recedere, from cedere ‘to go’ Verb Table VERB TABLE recede Simple Form Present it recedes Present recede Past it, they receded Present perfect they have receded it has receded Past perfect it, they had receded Future it, they will recede Future perfect it, they will have receded Continuous Form Present they are receding it is receding Past they were receding it was receding Present perfect they have been receding it has been receding Past perfect it, they had been receding Future it, they will be receding Future perfect it, they will have been receding Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES As the threat of attack receded, village life returned to normal. As the threat of nuclear war receded, other things began to worry us. Flood waters finally began to recede in November. She walked away, her footsteps receding down the hall. Since Donald lost his job, the hopes of our buying a house have receded even further. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Each image is a complete story often told through a dense, receding picture space. In a time of receding income, the income tax reduces itself automatically. Once that moment of power recedes, control has to be traded in for speed and nimbleness. Peripheral awareness becomes progressively blurred as it recedes from the foveal zone and adjusts to an overall equilibrium. There was not even time for sentimental looks backward at the receding coast of the homeland. This time the wave didn't recede, this time it built, went on building, higher and higher. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorwhen feelings, qualities etc become less strong► lessen · Over time, the pain usually lessens, but this may take several months.· My love for the countryside has never lessened. ► subside if something such as fear, anxiety, trouble or laughter subsides , it gradually decreases: · After the rebel leaders were captured or killed, the trouble subsided.· The speaker puffed on his cigar while he waited for the laughter to subside. ► wane if something such as people's liking or support for something or someone wanes , that feeling gradually becomes slightly less and will probably continue to decrease: · His popularity in the state began to wane almost immediately after the election.· Some countries' taste for purely American pop culture has waned. ► recede if a possibility or chance recedes , it gradually becomes less and less likely: · Since Donald lost his job, the hopes of our buying a house have receded even further.· As the threat of nuclear war receded, other things began to worry us. WORD SETS► Hair & Beauty Afro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► receding hairline  He was in his mid-forties, with a receding hairline. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a receding chin (=sloping backwards in an unattractive way)· Half the boys in my college seemed to have receding chins. ► receding hair (=gradually disappearing, so that it is high on your forehead)· The man was in his late thirties, and his hair was receding slightly. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► background · What is misleading is the idea that Mr Bush will be able to recede into the background. ► distance · I stood on the deck, watching the two spires of Dun Laoghaire receding into the distance.· Note the perspective of clouds and colour in the sky; how the clouds recede in distance nearer to the horizon.· Hoomey and Nails heard its engine recede into the distance. ► hair · Last year he noticed his light brown hair was receding fast.· His reddish blond hair receded from his forehead.· The skin was healthily tanned and the hair thin but not receding, and slicked back from the front.· Joe stood at five feet, nine inches, and his hair was receding markedly from his forehead.· His hair is receding, too. ► hairline · The hairline was receding, the eyes were tired. ► waters · As the waters recede, their spawning tunnels can be seen in serried rows in the flood bank.· No astronomer was needed to tell the populace what operations to perform once the waters had receded.· Even when the waters recede, the town will count on aid from the World Food Programme for at least three months.· Until the waters recede, California officials said they can not assess damage.· After the waters recede, extensive lagoons and marshes are formed as the ground gradually dries out. VERB► begin · Elsewhere in Northern California the surging rivers that have forced evacuation of more than 100, 000 people began to recede. ► seem · The roses swarmed in the heat-haze, seeming to flow and recede, seeming to peak and slide like waves.· He seemed to recede into a world of his own.· In fact, Hugh had seemed to recede further and further into the distance with every step she took. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► receding chin His spare middle-aged frame is topped by a large head with sallow cheeks, thin lips, and receding chin. She had a primly censorious mouth above a slightly receding chin already showing the first slackness of a dewlap. 1if something you can see or hear recedes, it gets further and further away until it disappearsrecede into footsteps receding into the distance2if a memory, feeling, or possibility recedes, it gradually goes away:  The pain in his head gradually receded.3if water recedes, it moves back from an area that it was covering:  The flood waters finally began to recede in November.4if your hair recedes, you gradually lose the hair at the front of your head:  He was in his mid-forties, with a receding hairline.5receding chin a chin that slopes backwards
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