Definition of retractable in English:

retractable

adjective rɪˈtraktəb(ə)lrəˈtræktəb(ə)l

1Able to be drawn back or back in.
a stadium with a retractable roof
the tigers have retractable claws
Example sentencesExamples
- This was to become the first British-produced plane with a retractable undercarriage.
- A student unfurls a small furry pet attached to a retractable string on her parka.
- Retractable tape measures were permanently secured to a winding mechanism inside the casing.
- Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables.
- Mounted on the loading dock was a retractable conveyor belt which could be moved forward into the van.
- A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial.
- From the kitchen, access is gained to the attic space by means of a retractable ladder.
- All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts.
- Three sets of retractable doors line the wall opposite the cabinets.
- Retractable awnings are ideal for covering a patio.
2(of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn.
the agreement was not retractable
Example sentencesExamples
- The offer of severance was merely a retractable promise to pay severance with an explanation of how it would be computed.
- His retractable pledges are offered before an election, ready to be snatched back afterwards.
- A simple forgivable and retractable remark cannot destroy him, especially if he'd apologize.
- Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing."
- It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation.
- It may soften his retractable opinion of the duke.
- Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath.
- Oh, it was one of those retractable vows.
- Relationships between women and men should be voluntary and based on love, and on a simple and retractable agreement to live together.
- The retractable assertion can be removed after satisfactory checking.

Definition of retractable in US English:

retractable

adjectiverəˈtraktəb(ə)lrəˈtræktəb(ə)l

1Able to be drawn back or back in.
a stadium with a retractable roof
the tigers have retractable claws
Example sentencesExamples
- This was to become the first British-produced plane with a retractable undercarriage.
- All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts.
- Retractable awnings are ideal for covering a patio.
- Mounted on the loading dock was a retractable conveyor belt which could be moved forward into the van.
- Retractable tape measures were permanently secured to a winding mechanism inside the casing.
- A student unfurls a small furry pet attached to a retractable string on her parka.
- Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables.
- A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial.
- From the kitchen, access is gained to the attic space by means of a retractable ladder.
- Three sets of retractable doors line the wall opposite the cabinets.
2(of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn.
the agreement was not retractable
Example sentencesExamples
- It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation.
- Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath.
- It may soften his retractable opinion of the duke.
- Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing."
- A simple forgivable and retractable remark cannot destroy him, especially if he'd apologize.
- The retractable assertion can be removed after satisfactory checking.
- Relationships between women and men should be voluntary and based on love, and on a simple and retractable agreement to live together.
- The offer of severance was merely a retractable promise to pay severance with an explanation of how it would be computed.
- Oh, it was one of those retractable vows.
- His retractable pledges are offered before an election, ready to be snatched back afterwards.

词汇	retractable
释义	Definition of retractable in English: retractable adjective rɪˈtraktəb(ə)lrəˈtræktəb(ə)l 1Able to be drawn back or back in. a stadium with a retractable roof the tigers have retractable claws Example sentencesExamples This was to become the first British-produced plane with a retractable undercarriage. A student unfurls a small furry pet attached to a retractable string on her parka. Retractable tape measures were permanently secured to a winding mechanism inside the casing. Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables. Mounted on the loading dock was a retractable conveyor belt which could be moved forward into the van. A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial. From the kitchen, access is gained to the attic space by means of a retractable ladder. All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts. Three sets of retractable doors line the wall opposite the cabinets. Retractable awnings are ideal for covering a patio. 2(of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn. the agreement was not retractable Example sentencesExamples The offer of severance was merely a retractable promise to pay severance with an explanation of how it would be computed. His retractable pledges are offered before an election, ready to be snatched back afterwards. A simple forgivable and retractable remark cannot destroy him, especially if he'd apologize. Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing." It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation. It may soften his retractable opinion of the duke. Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath. Oh, it was one of those retractable vows. Relationships between women and men should be voluntary and based on love, and on a simple and retractable agreement to live together. The retractable assertion can be removed after satisfactory checking. Definition of retractable in US English: retractable adjectiverəˈtraktəb(ə)lrəˈtræktəb(ə)l 1Able to be drawn back or back in. a stadium with a retractable roof the tigers have retractable claws Example sentencesExamples This was to become the first British-produced plane with a retractable undercarriage. All seats have full three-point retractable safety belts. Retractable awnings are ideal for covering a patio. Mounted on the loading dock was a retractable conveyor belt which could be moved forward into the van. Retractable tape measures were permanently secured to a winding mechanism inside the casing. A student unfurls a small furry pet attached to a retractable string on her parka. Once it's out of the package, you can see both retractable cables. A price above €60,000 should entitle the owner to an automatically retractable radio aerial. From the kitchen, access is gained to the attic space by means of a retractable ladder. Three sets of retractable doors line the wall opposite the cabinets. 2(of a statement or accusation) able to be withdrawn. the agreement was not retractable Example sentencesExamples It not only deems it impolite to insult directly, but also can include an obvious, but easily retractable accusation. Besides proof by retractable confession, evidence can be given by two male adults who saw the accused drinking and smelled alcohol on his breath. It may soften his retractable opinion of the duke. Another retractable statement derived from that same interview would be, "I can't sing." A simple forgivable and retractable remark cannot destroy him, especially if he'd apologize. The retractable assertion can be removed after satisfactory checking. Relationships between women and men should be voluntary and based on love, and on a simple and retractable agreement to live together. The offer of severance was merely a retractable promise to pay severance with an explanation of how it would be computed. Oh, it was one of those retractable vows. His retractable pledges are offered before an election, ready to be snatched back afterwards.
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