recede /ri(:)ˈsi:d/ vt. & vi. 向后退；收回；降低；减弱：recede from one’s position退职；recede  from an opinion (a promise)收回意见（诺言）；recede from a bargain撤消买卖合同The tide receded.潮水退了。Memories of childhood are gradually receding.童年的事渐渐记不清了。Prices have receded.物价已经下降。