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IELTS BNC: 428 COCA: 472

return

1 return /rɪˈtɚn/ verb
returns; returned; returning
1 return
/rɪˈtɚn/
verb
returns; returned; returning
Learner's definition of RETURN
[no object] : to come or go to a place again : to come back or go back again回来;归来
often + from or to
see also return to (below)
[+ object]
: to bring, give, send, or take (something) to the place that it came from or the place where it should go带回;送回;寄回;拿回
: to bring or send (something that you bought) to the place that it came from because it does not work or fit properly, because it is damaged, etc.退回(所购商品);退货
: to bring (empty bottles or cans) to a place that collects them so that they can be used again把(空瓶或空罐头盒)送到回收站
[no object] : to happen or exist again恢复;再现
[+ object] : to respond to (something) in the same way做出同样的回应
[+ object] formal : to make an official report of (a decision or order)宣告(决定或命令)
[+ object] tennis : to hit back (a ball that was hit to you)回击,击回(打过来的球)
[+ object] American football : to run with the ball after getting it because of a kick, fumble, etc.带球反攻
[+ object] British : to elect (someone) to office选举;推举usually used as (be) returned通常用作(be) returned
often + as
[+ object] finance : to produce or earn (something, such as a profit or loss)产生,获得(利润或亏损)

return to

[phrasal verb]
return to (something)
: to go to (a place where you work, study, etc.) again after being away for a time回;回到
see also 1return 1 (above)
: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time重新开始做;重新开始使用
: to start an activity again that relates to (something)重新开始(相关活动)
: to change back to (an earlier or original condition or state)恢复;回复
2 return /rɪˈtɚn/ noun
plural returns
2 return
/rɪˈtɚn/
noun
plural returns
Learner's definition of RETURN
[singular] : the act of coming or going back to the place you started from or to a place where you were before回来;归来;返回
[singular] : the act of going back to an activity, job, situation, etc. : the act of starting to do something again after stopping恢复;返回;重回
[singular]
: the fact that something (such as a condition, feeling, or situation) happens again(条件、感觉、情况等的)重现+ of
: the fact that someone or something changes to a condition or state that existed before(先前状况的)恢复
[singular] : the act of taking someone or something back to the proper place送回;归还;退还+ of
[count] : something that is brought or sent back to a store or business because it does not work or fit properly, is damaged, is not needed, etc.退货
returns [plural] chiefly US : empty cans or bottles that are brought back to a store so that they can be used again(可以回收的)空罐头盒,空瓶子
finance : the profit from an investment or business收益;利润;盈利
[count]
often + on
[noncount]
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
returns [plural] : a report of the results of voting选举结果报告
[count] : a report that you send to the government about the money that you have earned and the taxes that you have paid in one year(收入及纳税)申报
[count] sports : the act of returning a ball回球;回击
10 
[count] British : a ticket for a trip that takes you to a place and back to the place you started from : a round-trip ticket往返票

by return

British or by return of post
: immediately by mail立即回信

happy returns

old fashioned
used for wishing someone a happy birthday and to express the hope that he or she will live to celebrate many more birthdays in the future(生日祝贺语)长命百岁,福寿无疆

in return

: in payment or exchange作为回报;作为交换
often + for
see also point of no return
3 return /rɪˈtɚn/ adjective
3 return
/rɪˈtɚn/
adjective
Learner's definition of RETURN
always used before a noun
: used in or taken for returning to a place返回的;返程的
: happening or done for the second time再度的;再次的
chiefly British : used or paying for a trip that takes you to a place and back to the place you started from往返的
IELTS BNC: 428 COCA: 472

return

1 of 3

verb

re·​turn ri-ˈtərn How to pronounce return (audio)
returned; returning; returns

intransitive verb

1
a
: to go back or come back again
return home
b
: to go back in thought, practice, or condition : revert
2
: to pass back to an earlier possessor
3

transitive verb

1
a
: to give (something, such as an official account) to a superior
b
British : to elect (a candidate) as attested by official report or returns
c
: to bring back (something, such as a writ or verdict) to an office or tribunal
2
a
: to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
b
: to restore to a former or to a normal state
3
a
: to send back : visit
usually used with on or upon
b
obsolete : retort
4
: to bring in (profit) : yield
5
a
: to give or perform in return : repay
return a compliment
also : to respond to in kind
returned his calls
b
: to give back to the owner
c
: reflect
return an echo
6
: to cause (something, such as a wall) to continue in a different direction (as at a right angle)
7
: to lead (a specified suit or specified card of a suit) in response to a partner's earlier lead
8
a
: to hit back (a ball or shuttlecock)
b
: to run with (a football) after a change of possession (as by a punt or a fumble)
returner noun

return

2 of 3

noun

1
a
: the act of coming back to or from a place or condition
b
: a regular or frequent returning : recurrence
2
a(1)
: the delivery of a legal order (such as a writ) to the proper officer or court
(2)
: an endorsed certificate stating an official's action in the execution of such an order
(3)
: the sending back of a commission with the certificate of the commissioners
b
: an account or formal report
c(1)
: a report of the results of balloting
usually used in plural
election returns
(2)
: an official declaration of the election of a candidate
(3)
chiefly British : election
d(1)
: a formal statement on a required legal form showing taxable income, allowable deductions and exemptions, and the computation of the tax due
(2)
: a list of taxable property
3
a
: the continuation usually at a right angle of the face or of a member of a building or of a molding or group of moldings
b
: a means for conveying something (such as water) back to its starting point
4
a
: a quantity of goods, consignment, or cargo coming back in exchange for goods sent out as a mercantile venture
b
: the value of or profit from such venture
c(1)
: the profit from labor, investment, or business : yield
(2)
returns plural : results
d
: the rate of profit in a process of production per unit of cost
5
a
: the act of returning something to a former place, condition, or ownership : restitution
the return of stolen goods
b
: something returned
especially returns plural : unsold publications returned to the publisher for cash or credit
6
a
: something given in repayment or reciprocation
a return on their years of hard work
b
7
: an answering play: such as
a
: a lead in a suit previously led by one's partner in a card game
b
: the action or an instance of returning a ball (as in football or tennis)
8
chiefly British : round-trip

return

3 of 3

adjective

1
a
: having or formed by a change of direction
a return facade
b
: doubled on itself
a return flue
2
a
: played, delivered, or given in return
return fire from the enemy
b
: taking place for the second time
a return meeting for the two champions
3
: used or taken on returning
the return road
4
: returning or permitting return
a return valve
5
: of, relating to, or causing a return to a place or condition
use the prestamped return envelope
Phrases
in return
: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment
Choose the Right Synonym for return

reciprocate, retaliate, requite, return mean to give back usually in kind or in quantity.

reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received.

reciprocated their hospitality by inviting them for a visit

retaliate usually implies a paying back of injury in exact kind, often vengefully.

the enemy retaliated by executing their prisoners

requite implies a paying back according to one's preference and often not equivalently.

requited her love with cold indifference

return implies a paying or giving back.

returned their call
return good for evil

Example Sentences

Verb We waited for you to return. She is returning home tomorrow. I'm leaving but will return at 2 p.m. I have to return a book to the library. I'm returning your ladder. Thanks for letting me borrow it. The dishes were broken when they were delivered, so I had to return them. I had to return the shirt and get a bigger size. His jealousy returned when he saw his ex-wife with her new husband. Noun We are looking forward to your return. We're looking forward to our return to Europe. The team looked forward to his return to coaching. a return to the old ways of farming the department's return to normal The people celebrated their leader's return to power. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Another opportunity arose when a line cook went to Mexico and didn’t return. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Bragg and his lawyer did not return calls seeking comment. Kimberly Kindy, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The four council members and a spokesman for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office either did not immediately return requests for comment or declined to comment. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 Marcus-McRae did not immediately return NBC News’ request for comment. Alexander Kacala, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The White House didn't immediately return a request for comment. Adam Shaw, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Bragg and his lawyer did not return calls seeking comment. Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Jackson left last Sunday’s 20-7 win over the New England Patriots with an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 In Nevada County, with about 102,000 people, Adona estimates a third of poll workers didn't return after the 2020 election – around three times as many as in previous election cycles. Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022
Noun
Lily's owner is confident that the pet knows how the doorbell camera works because the feline has continued to use it since her return. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Upon his return 27 minutes later at 2:32 a.m., Brink’s said, the driver discovered that the 18-wheeler had been compromised. Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Charles will also host faith leaders at Buckingham Palace on Friday, following his return from Wales. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 But the flip side of excitement is anxiety—and my return to business travel has brought plenty of it. Alexandra Samuel, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 After graduation, Andye returned to Paris for a brief stopover before her return to the US. CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 So the veteran coach admits there is some extra significance to his return to Winthrop’s Miller Field, which was renovated in 2018 ahead of Cadigan’s first season as head coach. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Then Poitras and her subject return to Barbara for the last chapter, and flesh her story out in the larger context of Nan’s then and now. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Reacting to the Fuller House alum’s announcement, fans were elated to hear that Candace has already planned her return to TV. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022
Adjective
The Crew-2 astronauts, fielding questions from reporters Friday during an orbital pre-return news conference. William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2021 Any Jacobs: Age: Not listed on his website, and Jacobs did not return questions sent by IndyStar. Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2020 Officials at Oakdale and the federal Bureau of Prisons headquarters in Washington, D.C., did not return messages Wednesday. M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2020 Hertz and Avis Budget Group did not return requests seeking answers to specific questions about their operations. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 24 May 2020 Response: Exterran did not return requests seeking comment. Desperation Town, ProPublica, 12 May 2020 The alert recommends that visitors from out of state return home immediately. Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2020 Luther’s two ex-husbands did not return interview requests. Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 6 May 2020 An Alaska spokeswoman did not return questions in time for this story about the company’s ongoing near-term North Slope development projects such as Greater Mooses Tooth-2 and Nuna. Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Apr. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French returner, from re- + turner, tourner to turn — more at turn

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of return was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 428 COCA: 472
return

noun¹

1coming/going back; giving sth back回來;歸還ADJECTIVE | VERB + RETURN | RETURN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEcomplete, full完全回歸a full return to health完全恢復健康gradual逐漸回歸eventual最終返回his eventual return to Budapest他最後回到布達佩斯long-awaited期待已久的回歸The championships made their long-awaited return to the West Coast.錦標賽回到了期待已久的西海岸舉辦。imminent即將返回unexpected意外的返回the unexpected return of her long-lost niece她長久沒有音信的姪女的意外歸來timely及時的回歸Will he be saved by the timely return of Simone?西蒙娜的及時歸來會讓他得到拯救嗎?early提早返回welcome可喜的回歸This is a welcome return to form for one of the best athletes in the sport.該項運動最好的選手之一狀態回升,真是可喜可賀 。possible, potential可能的回歸He does not rule out a possible return to the concert world.他不排除重新舉辦音樂會的可能性。fast, prompt, quick, rapid, speedy, swift快速的回歸The new treatment means patients can expect a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to work.這種新療法意味着病人將縮短住院時間,更快地回到工作崗位。brief短暫的恢復safe安全的歸來They offered up a prayer of thanks for her safe return.他們為她的平安歸來而進行感恩禱告。triumphant凱旋而歸She made a triumphant return to Broadway earlier this year.今年早些時候,她勝利回歸百老匯。successful成功歸來He made a successful return to the game after several years of retirement.退役幾年之後,他回到賽場又創佳績。This race announces the successful return of Johnson, who has been out of the international scene for almost two years.這場比賽宣告了約翰遜在告別國際體壇近兩年後成功回歸。emotional, happy, nostalgic激動人心的/快樂的/懷舊的回歸The photos were taken during his nostalgic return to Redwood Creek.這些照片是在他因懷舊重返紅杉河期間拍攝的。dramatic戲劇性的歸來miraculous奇跡般的歸來Today, the whole village celebrates Elizabeth's miraculous return.今天,整個村莊都在慶祝伊麗莎白奇跡般的歸來。VERB + RETURNmake返回Shevchenko made an emotional return to his former team.舍甫琴科重返以前效力的球隊,令人激動。mark標誌重返The victory marked Williams's return to top form.這次勝利標誌着威廉姆斯重返最佳狀態。herald, signal預示重返The takeover heralded a return to a strong central administration.這次接管預示着向強大的中央政府的回歸。await, wait for等待返回anticipate, expect盼望/期望返回The cooperative anticipates a return to profitability later in the year.該合作企業預計今年晚些時候會重新開始贏利。announce宣告回歸greet (especially BrE) 迎接返回The smell of cooking greeted his return home.他一進家門,飯香撲鼻而來。welcome歡迎回歸Thousands will welcome the return of this national treasure.成千上萬的人將會歡迎這個國寶的歸來。celebrate慶祝回歸facilitate有助於回歸The organization facilitates the return of refugees and displaced persons.該機構幫助難民及流亡者回家。delay推遲返回request請求恢復demand要求退還He demanded the return of his money.他要求退還他的錢。advocate, support提倡/支持回歸a cult whose members advocated a return to traditional living其成員倡導回歸傳統生活的教派seek, want尋求/想要歸還He continued to seek the return of his property.他繼續要求歸還其個人財產。call for呼籲恢復The UN continued to call for a return to civilian rule.聯合國繼續呼籲恢復平民政府的統治。RETURN + NOUNdate返回日期flight, journey, trip返程班機;回程When is your return flight?你的返程班機是什麼時候的?ticket (= for the return trip) 回程票I lost my return ticket and was stranded in Thailand.我的回程票弄丟了,結果被困在了泰國。address回信地址envelope回郵信封call, phone call電話回話She hoped she'd get a return call soon.她希望能很快接到電話回話。email, message回覆的電子郵件/信息PREPOSITIONin return (for)作為(對⋯的)回報She gave them all the help she could, and asked for nothing in return.她盡其所能地幫助了他們,而且不求回報。on sb's return某人一回來He promised to visit us on his return.他答應一回來就來看我們。return from從⋯回來The date of their return from India is a month from now.再過 1 個月他們就從印度回來了。return to回到⋯Jones is hoping for an early return to racing after her injury.受傷後,瓊斯盼望着能儘快重返賽場。PHRASESby return, by return mail, by return of post (BrE) 儘快All orders will be sent by return of post / by return mail.所有訂貨會儘快送出。
return

noun²

2(also returns) profit利潤ADJECTIVE | VERB + RETURN | RETURN + VERB | RETURN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEattractive, big, excellent, good, great, high, maximum, substantial可觀的收益;豐厚的回報;最大化的利潤;高額利潤increasing遞增的收益increasing returns from educational investment教育投資不斷增長的收益acceptable, adequate, decent, fair, healthy, modest, positive, reasonable, solid令人滿意的利潤;足夠的利潤;相當不錯的利潤;適中的收益;正回報;合理的利潤;豐厚的回報disappointing令人失望的利潤low, marginal, meagre/meager, negative, poor, small低利潤;極少的利潤;負回報;薄利decreasing, diminishing遞減的收益the law of diminishing returns收益遞減法則10%, 30%, etc. * 10%、30% 等的利潤total總利潤average平均利潤an average return of 16%16% 的平均利潤economic, financial經濟/財政收益They are counting on a big financial return.他們指望着在經濟上有豐厚的回報。overall整體回報investment投資回報They're looking for new sources of investment return.他們正在尋找新的投資回報來源。immediate即期收益fast, quick快速的回報The software had to demonstrate a fast return.這種軟件必須讓人迅速見到收益。early早期利潤Venture capitalists currently see few prospects of early returns.風險投資人現在基本不指望早期能獲得利潤。future未來收益long-term, short-term長期/短期利潤annual, monthly, etc.年利潤、月利潤等expected, likely, possible, potential, projected預期收益;可能的利潤;潛在收益;預定利潤guaranteed保證收益The plan provides a guaranteed return.該計劃保證收益。gross (especially BrE) 毛利潤after-tax, net稅後利潤;淨利潤actual, real實際/真實收益future real returns from global equities未來全球股市的真實回報tax-free (especially BrE) 免稅利潤risk-adjusted (NAmE) 風險調整後收益amended (NAmE) 調整後收益annualized (especially NAmE) 年化回報率shareholder股東投資回報率stock (NAmE) 股票收益excess (NAmE) 超額收益VERB + RETURNachieve, bring, earn, get, make, receive取得收益;帶來收益;賺取利潤;獲得利潤You should get a good return on this investment.在這項投資上你應該可以獲得豐厚的回報。average平均收益The group has averaged returns of 3.8% a year over the past five years.該集團過去 5 年的年均利潤為 3.8%。boost, enhance, improve, increase, maximize提高利潤;使利潤最大化to maximize returns to shareholders使股東的利潤最大化calculate計算利潤expect, forecast, predict預期利潤;預測利潤She expects a 100% return within 18 months.她預期在 18 個月內利潤能達到 100%。look for, seek追逐利潤investors seeking better returns in an era of low inflation在低通貨膨脹時期尋求更高回報的投資者deliver, generate, give (sb), offer (sb), produce, provide, realize, show, yield兌現/產生/給(某人)/為(某人)提供/創造/提供/實現/顯示/帶來收益Gold shares could realize returns of 15% per annum.黃金股每年能獲得 15% 的收益。The venture yielded a net return of £15 million.這一投資的淨利潤是 1,500 萬英鎊。ensure, guarantee確保/保證利潤The employer guaranteed a certain return on retirement investment.該雇主保證退休金投資會獲得一定的回報。represent意味着⋯利潤These figures represent a return of 8.5% per annum.這些數字表明年利潤是 8.5%。RETURN + VERBincrease利潤增加decline利潤降低RETURN + NOUNrate (especially NAmE) 利潤率We're getting a high return rate.我們現在的利潤率很高。PREPOSITIONreturn from來自⋯的收益Their goal is to improve economic returns from irrigation.他們的目標是提高灌溉的經濟收益。return on⋯的收益the return on capital / investment / savings資本/投資/存款收益PHRASESa rate of return利潤率We're getting a high rate of return.我們現在的利潤率很高。
return

noun³

3 (BrE) ticket to travel to a place and back again往返票 see also round trip ADJECTIVE | RETURN + NOUN ADJECTIVEday, period當日/限期往返票business-class, economy, first-class, standard, tourist-class公務艙/經濟艙/頭等艙/普通艙/二等艙往返票RETURN + NOUNticket往返票flight, journey往返飛行/旅程
return

verb

ADVERB | VERB + RETURN | PREPOSITION ADVERBrecently近來返回shortly一會兒返回promptly迅速歸還See that the documents are returned promptly, please.請一定要迅速歸還這些文件。immediately, instantly立刻返回His headache returned instantly.他很快頭痛復發了。quickly快速返回She quickly returned to the car and sped off.她很快回到汽車裏,然後疾馳而去。slowly慢慢返回My strength was slowly returning to me.我的體力慢慢恢復了。suddenly突然返回gradually逐漸返回eventually, finally最終返回subsequently隨後返回The patient subsequently returned for surgery.該病人後來又回到醫院做手術。periodically不時返回Her symptoms returned periodically.她的症狀時不時地出現。frequently頻繁返回repeatedly反複返回His conversation returns repeatedly to the same subjects.他談話時總是反複回到相同的主題上。briefly暫時返回Let me return briefly to this question.讓我暫時回到這個問題上。safely安全返回Our aircraft all returned safely to their bases.我們所有的飛機都安全返回了基地。gladly, happily愉快地/高興地返回Kevin gladly returned her hug.凱文高興地回了她一個擁抱。reluctantly不情願地返回Charlie reluctantly returned to his seat.查利不情願地回到了自己的座位。triumphantly凱旋而歸Ali returned triumphantly to boxing in 1970.1970 年,阿里成功地重返拳壇。unexpectedly意外返回We locked the door in case Mary returned unexpectedly.我們鎖上門,以防瑪麗不期而歸。voluntarily自願返回forcibly強制返回The asylum seekers are to be forcibly returned to their home countries.尋求政治庇護者將被強制遣返回原籍國。directly直接返回I will have to ask that you return directly to your houses.我不得不請你們直接回自己家去。home回家VERB + RETURNbe due to應該返回She is due to return to school in a week.她應該在一星期後返回學校。be expected to, be likely to, be set to, look set to (BrE) 有望/很可能/開始/看起來開始返回be allowed to允許返回choose to, decide to, expect to, hope to, intend to, opt to, plan to, vote to, want to, wish to, yearn to選擇返回;決定返回;期待返回;希望返回;打算返回;計劃返回;建議返回;想返回can't wait to迫不及待地返回I couldn't wait to return from my travels.我迫不及待地想結束旅程趕回家裏。agree to, promise to答應/許諾返回prepare to準備返回She was preparing to return to El Salvador.她正準備返回薩爾瓦多。offer to主動提出歸還I offered to return his Christmas gift to me.我提出將他送我的聖誕禮物還給他。fail to沒有返回Suspicions were aroused when he failed to return to work on Monday morning.週一早晨他沒回來工作,這引起了人們的懷疑。not bother to懶得回應He hadn't bothered to return her messages.他懶得回覆她的短信。refuse to拒絕歸還He refused to return our money.他拒絕歸還我們的錢。forget to忘記歸還Don't forget to return his handkerchief.別忘了把手絹還給他。force sb to逼某人返回Lack of cash forced her to return to work.因為缺錢她不得不回去工作。threaten to有回來的危險the tears that threatened to return眼看又要流出來的眼淚PREPOSITIONfrom從⋯返回She had recently returned from Paris.她最近剛從巴黎回來。to歸還給⋯She never returned the book to me.她從未把那本書還給我。

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