Definition
进退 is a formal/literary verb that literally means 'to advance and retreat'. Figuratively, it refers to the decision of whether to stay in or leave a job or position. It frequently appears in idioms such as 进退两难 (to be in a dilemma) and 进退维谷 (to be in a predicament). As a verb, it is often used in formal or written contexts.
v.
to advance and retreat (literally)to decide whether to stay or leave a job/position (figuratively)
Examples
- 。Jūnduì zài zhànchǎng shàng jìn tuì zìrú.The army advances and retreats freely on the battlefield.
- ，。Tā mùqián jìn tuì liǎng nán, bù zhīdào gāi rúhé xuǎnzé.He is currently in a dilemma, not knowing how to choose.
- 进退。Tā hěn nán juédìng shì jìn tuì háishì děngdài.He finds it hard to decide whether to advance/retreat or wait.
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