recognize
recognize sb by sth
recognize sth by sth
recognize sb from sth
recognize sth from sth
to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them or it before
认识;认出;辨别出
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
他一进屋我就认出了他。
Do you recognize this tune?
你能听出这是哪支曲子吗?
retire
retire from sth
retire as sth
to stop doing your job, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill / sick; to tell sb they must stop doing their job
(令)退职;(使)退休
She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health.
她由于身体不好而被迫早早地从教学岗位上退休。
My dream is to retire to a villa in France.
我的梦想是退休后在法国住上一栋别墅。
alone
独自
I don't like going out alone at night.
我不喜欢夜晚单独外出。
He lives alone.
他独居独处。
ask sb for sth
to say that you would like sb to give you sth
请求,恳求(给予);征求
to ask for a job / a drink / an explanation
求职;要一杯饮料;要求解释
I am writing to ask for some information about courses.
我写信是想了解关于课程的情况。