v. 〔景物、声音〕逐渐远去（直至消失）
v. 〔记忆〕逐渐模糊；〔感情〕逐渐淡漠；〔可能性〕逐渐消失
v. 〔水〕消退，退去
v. 〔头发〕从前额往后脱落
The pain in his head gradually receded. 他的头痛逐渐缓解。
He was in his mid-forties, with a receding hairline. 他四十五六岁，发际线已开始往后移了。
She watched his receding figure. 她看着他的身影渐渐远去。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/