退步❶retrogress;take a step back;lag (or fall)behind
❷make a concession;give in;give way
❸room for manoeuvre;leeway
我们希望谈判取得进展，而不要～。We hope to see progress and not retrogression in the talks./他的立场～了。He has stepped back from his position./学生的功课～了。The students are not doing so well in their studies as they used to./双方都应退一步。Both sides should make some concessions./留个～leave some room for manoeuvre |