recede
/rɪˈsi:d; rɪ`sid/ v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (from sth) (seem to) move back from a previous position or away from an observer （似）自原处後退或避开别人的注视
As the tide receded (from the shore) we were able to look for shells. 潮水（自岸边）退去, 我们就能寻找贝壳了.
We reached the open sea and the coast receded into the distance. 我们驶抵公海, 海岸似乎退到了远方.
(fig 比喻) The prospect of bankruptcy has now receded, ie is less likely. 破产的危险现已减少了.
2 [I] slope backwards 向後倾斜
a receding chin 向後缩的下巴
Tom has a receding hairline, ie His hair has stopped growing at the forehead and temples. 汤姆的前发际已渐渐後移（前额和太阳穴不再长头发）.