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收兵
 
En
shōu bīng
  • to retreat
  • to withdraw troops
  • to recall troops
  • fig. to finish work
  • to wind up
  • to call it a day
  • used with negatives: the task is far from over

收兵 shōu bīng

收兵
1 招收士兵。《史记.卷四八.陈涉世家》:「行收兵,比至陈。」《后汉书.卷一.光武帝纪上》:「夜自与骠骑大将军宗佻、五威将军李轶等十三骑,出城南门,于外收兵。」
2 撤退军队。《史记.卷九二.淮阴侯传》:「信复收兵与汉王会荥阳,复击破楚京、索之闲。」《三国演义.第一○回》:「忽然狂风大作,飞沙走石,两军皆乱,各自收兵。」

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