Return
ri-TERN /rɪˈtɜːn/
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What it really means
A ticket that covers going there and coming back. In the UK a return is often only slightly more expensive than a single, so it is usually better value.
Chinese explanation
往返票，包含去程和回程。在英国，往返票常常只比单程票贵一点点，通常更划算。
Example conversation
A: A return to Leeds, please.
B: Coming back today or another day?
A: Today, please.
A：请给我一张到利兹的往返票。
B：今天回来还是改天回来？
A：今天回来。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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