*re·tire/rɪ`taɪr; rɪˈtaɪə/ v 1 [I] to stop working, usually because of old age 退休: Barney wants to retire next year. 巴尼想明年退休。 2 [I] formal to go away to a quiet place, or go to bed 【正式】 去安静的地方; 就寝: He retired to his room at about 10 o'clock. 他十点左右回房就寝。