return /riˈtə:n/ I. vt. & vi. 1. 回来，返回(不和back连用)：He suddenly returned on a rainy night. 一个下雨的晚上他突然回来了。He is returning tomorrow. 他明天回来。 2. 还；归还： Shall I return the books to the library? 我把这些书还给图书馆好吗? The thief returned the jewels he had stolen. 小偷归还了他偷的珠宝。 3. 回报，回击： return the visit 回访；return one’s parents’ love 回报父母的爱 ‖II. n. 1.［u］回来，归来：I waited eagerly for his return.我急切地等他回来。 2. ［u］偿还，归还: Police announced the return of the stolen goods. 警方宣布归还被窃走的物品。 3.收益(常作 pl.)：small profits and quick returns 薄利多销收益快 in return (for) 回报，报答/酬：In return the shop owner paid him 75 yuan a week. 店主人每周给他75元作为报酬。I gave her some roses in return for her kindness. 我送她一些玫瑰，以报答她的恩德。