- 归还；放回；带回；送回：
You may use my dictionary, but you must return it tomorrow morning.
你可以用我的词典，但明天早晨必须还给我。
- 回报；报答：
We must return their visit next week.
我们必须在下周对他们进行回访。
- 使回复；使恢复：
The general manager returned her to her original occupation as secretary.
总经理恢复了她原来的秘书职务。
- 使获(利润等)：
This is an investment that returns a good interest.
这是一项可获得丰硕利润的投资。
- 填报；申报；公布：
Don't forget to return the details of your income.
别忘了填报你的详细收入情况。
- 选举；选出(议员等)：
He was returned to Parliament by 180 votes.
他以180票当选为议员。
- 反射(声、光等)：
An echo was returned from the round wall.
从圆形的墙壁反射出回声。
- 【法律】宣布(判决等)：
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
陪审团宣布了被告无罪的裁决。
- 【牌戏】跟着打出(搭档曾出过的同花色的牌)
- 【体育】回球：
She returned the service with a very good shot.
她以一记大力抽球将对方的发球击回。
- 回答；答道：
He did not return an answer to our inquiries.
。“I don't think so,” she returned.
“我认为并非如此，”她回答说。
- 【建筑工程】折转；使(墙壁等)转向延续