retracere•trace /rɪ'treɪs/

vt

1. 折回，折返

• Finally we retraced our steps to the gate of the park. 最后我们顺原路走回到公园门口。

2. 重行(他人走过的路程或路线等)

• retrace the Silk Road 重走丝绸之路

3. 回忆，回顾；追溯(经过或情形)

• Tears came out of his eyes when he was retracing the grey past days every time. 每次一想起往日那些灰色的日子，他就热泪盈眶。

4. 探究…的源流

• retrace one's family line 追溯家族世系