This is the 7681st most frequent Chinese word.
退路
"Retreat route" or "way out."
In this sentence, '退路' refers to a safe escape route or fallback plan, emphasizing the necessity of having an alternative.
我们必须找到一个退路，以确保不被困住。
We must find a way out to ensure we are not trapped.
Here, '退路' is used metaphorically to mean options for retreat or avoidance, highlighting the commitment to the competition.
这场比赛我们没有退路，只能全力以赴。
In this match, we have no retreat path and can only give it our all.
In this context, '退路' emphasizes the lack of alternatives or the inevitability of facing the situation directly.