early 15c., from Middle French receder, from Latin recedere "to go back, fall back; withdraw, depart, retire," from re- "back" (see re-) + cedere "to go" (see cede). Related: Receded; receding.
权威例句
1. If untreated, the gums recede, become swollen and bleed.
如果不进行治疗,牙龈会开始萎缩、红肿和出血。
2. Generally, warm colours advance in painting and cold colours recede.
通常,绘画中暖色调为近感色,而冷色调为远感色。
3. The mountain peaks recede into the distance as one leaves the shore.