Definition of retrospect in English:

retrospect

noun ˈrɛtrəspɛktˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt

A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
a full retrospect of the battle
Example sentencesExamples
- The subject of this research was a retrospect of events, which happened during the thirties and first half of the forties (20th century).
- The play is a retrospect, an incomplete remembrance of a summer some 40 years past, trivia recalled, major events trivialized.
- Only a tiny fragment of the age is treated here and the retrospect is fairly myopic.
- As most of the passengers were settling down, Elf began a retrospect of the events of the past months.
- If this doctrine be correct, it should be borne out by a retrospect of history.

Phrases

in retrospect

When looking back on a past event or situation; with hindsight.
perhaps, in retrospect, I shouldn't have gone
Example sentencesExamples
- He's fat, he drinks, he swears, sometimes he waves a pistol around; but in retrospect, life with Nigel seems a golden age.
- Gradually I began to regain my calm, and the whole adventure seemed dim and almost humorous in retrospect.
- As economists and traders would agree, the most accurate insight into trends is viewed in retrospect.
- Yet in retrospect, it is clear that problems were arising even then.
- Looking back at my junior high years, most of the things that felt like a big deal at the time seem trivial in retrospect.
- You wonder if perhaps, in retrospect, he wished he had stayed in the wings.
- It was only in retrospect that her school years seemed dull.
- Is there anything about it that you would have done differently, in retrospect?
- The balance is just right and in retrospect, it seems bizarre that this film was in danger of not being released after current events over the past few years.
- Of course teenage ennui is deliciously enjoyable - but only in retrospect.
Synonyms
looking back, thinking back, on reflection, on re-examination, in/with hindsight

Origin

Early 17th century: from retro- 'back', on the pattern of the noun prospect.

Definition of retrospect in US English:

retrospect

nounˈretrəˌspektˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt

A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
a full retrospect of the battle
Example sentencesExamples
- The subject of this research was a retrospect of events, which happened during the thirties and first half of the forties (20th century).
- If this doctrine be correct, it should be borne out by a retrospect of history.
- As most of the passengers were settling down, Elf began a retrospect of the events of the past months.
- The play is a retrospect, an incomplete remembrance of a summer some 40 years past, trivia recalled, major events trivialized.
- Only a tiny fragment of the age is treated here and the retrospect is fairly myopic.

Phrases

in retrospect

When looking back on a past event or situation; with hindsight.
perhaps, in retrospect, I shouldn't have gone
Example sentencesExamples
- The balance is just right and in retrospect, it seems bizarre that this film was in danger of not being released after current events over the past few years.
- Gradually I began to regain my calm, and the whole adventure seemed dim and almost humorous in retrospect.
- As economists and traders would agree, the most accurate insight into trends is viewed in retrospect.
- Looking back at my junior high years, most of the things that felt like a big deal at the time seem trivial in retrospect.
- It was only in retrospect that her school years seemed dull.
- Is there anything about it that you would have done differently, in retrospect?
- Of course teenage ennui is deliciously enjoyable - but only in retrospect.
- He's fat, he drinks, he swears, sometimes he waves a pistol around; but in retrospect, life with Nigel seems a golden age.
- You wonder if perhaps, in retrospect, he wished he had stayed in the wings.
- Yet in retrospect, it is clear that problems were arising even then.
Synonyms
looking back, thinking back, on reflection, on re-examination, in hindsight, with hindsight

Origin

Early 17th century: from retro- ‘back’, on the pattern of the noun prospect.

单词	retrospect
释义	Definition of retrospect in English: retrospect noun ˈrɛtrəspɛktˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. a full retrospect of the battle Example sentencesExamples The subject of this research was a retrospect of events, which happened during the thirties and first half of the forties (20th century). The play is a retrospect, an incomplete remembrance of a summer some 40 years past, trivia recalled, major events trivialized. Only a tiny fragment of the age is treated here and the retrospect is fairly myopic. As most of the passengers were settling down, Elf began a retrospect of the events of the past months. If this doctrine be correct, it should be borne out by a retrospect of history. Phrases in retrospect When looking back on a past event or situation; with hindsight. perhaps, in retrospect, I shouldn't have gone Example sentencesExamples He's fat, he drinks, he swears, sometimes he waves a pistol around; but in retrospect, life with Nigel seems a golden age. Gradually I began to regain my calm, and the whole adventure seemed dim and almost humorous in retrospect. As economists and traders would agree, the most accurate insight into trends is viewed in retrospect. Yet in retrospect, it is clear that problems were arising even then. Looking back at my junior high years, most of the things that felt like a big deal at the time seem trivial in retrospect. You wonder if perhaps, in retrospect, he wished he had stayed in the wings. It was only in retrospect that her school years seemed dull. Is there anything about it that you would have done differently, in retrospect? The balance is just right and in retrospect, it seems bizarre that this film was in danger of not being released after current events over the past few years. Of course teenage ennui is deliciously enjoyable - but only in retrospect. Synonyms looking back, thinking back, on reflection, on re-examination, in/with hindsight Origin Early 17th century: from retro- 'back', on the pattern of the noun prospect. noun.1 phr. Definition of retrospect in US English: retrospect nounˈretrəˌspektˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. a full retrospect of the battle Example sentencesExamples The subject of this research was a retrospect of events, which happened during the thirties and first half of the forties (20th century). If this doctrine be correct, it should be borne out by a retrospect of history. As most of the passengers were settling down, Elf began a retrospect of the events of the past months. The play is a retrospect, an incomplete remembrance of a summer some 40 years past, trivia recalled, major events trivialized. Only a tiny fragment of the age is treated here and the retrospect is fairly myopic. Phrases in retrospect When looking back on a past event or situation; with hindsight. perhaps, in retrospect, I shouldn't have gone Example sentencesExamples The balance is just right and in retrospect, it seems bizarre that this film was in danger of not being released after current events over the past few years. Gradually I began to regain my calm, and the whole adventure seemed dim and almost humorous in retrospect. As economists and traders would agree, the most accurate insight into trends is viewed in retrospect. Looking back at my junior high years, most of the things that felt like a big deal at the time seem trivial in retrospect. It was only in retrospect that her school years seemed dull. Is there anything about it that you would have done differently, in retrospect? Of course teenage ennui is deliciously enjoyable - but only in retrospect. He's fat, he drinks, he swears, sometimes he waves a pistol around; but in retrospect, life with Nigel seems a golden age. You wonder if perhaps, in retrospect, he wished he had stayed in the wings. Yet in retrospect, it is clear that problems were arising even then. Synonyms looking back, thinking back, on reflection, on re-examination, in hindsight, with hindsight Origin Early 17th century: from retro- ‘back’, on the pattern of the noun prospect. noun.1 phr.
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