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return

/rɪˈtɝːn/

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past
returned
third person
returns
past participle
returned
present participle
returning

1 · verb

To give an item back to the person or place it came from.

把拿来或借来的东西归还给原来的持有人或地方。

This unit covers giving an item back. Use return something to someone; back is usually unnecessary.

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I will return your notebook tomorrow.

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我明天会把笔记本还给你。

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Please return the key to the front desk.

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请把钥匙交还前台。

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还 — To give back an item that was borrowed or taken.