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Definition of retrospect in English: retrospectnoun ˈrɛtrəspɛktˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. 回顾，回溯，回想 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.
PhrasesWhen looking back on a past event or situation; with hindsight. 回顾起来，事后看来 perhaps, in retrospect, I shouldn't have gone 也许，事后想想，我不该离去。 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
OriginEarly 17th century: from retro- 'back', on the pattern of the noun prospect. Definition of retrospect in US English: retrospectnounˈretrəˌspektˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. 回顾，回溯，回想 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.
PhrasesWhen looking back on a past event or situation; with hindsight. 回顾起来，事后看来 perhaps, in retrospect, I shouldn't have gone 也许，事后想想，我不该离去。 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
OriginEarly 17th century: from retro- ‘back’, on the pattern of the noun prospect. |