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unsay

/ʌnˈseɪ/

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verb

收回，撤回 (说出的话)

To withdraw, retract (something said).

Examples :

"He decided to unsay his harsh words after he saw her reaction. "

看到她的反应后，他决定收回那些严厉的话。

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verb

收回（说过的话），撤回（说过的话）。

To not have said (since this is physically impossible, usually in the subjunctive).

Examples :

"I wish I could unsay that."

我真希望我能把那句话收回来。