backpedal

英[\'bækˌpedl]
美[ˈbækˌpɛdl]

基本释义

vi.
改变主意,变卦,背弃诺言

词性变化

实用例句

The cabinet may backpedal on these commitments.

内阁可能背弃这些承诺。

柯林斯例句

They promised to cut taxes, but they're beginning to backpedal now.

他们答应要减税, 现在却开始打退堂鼓.

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英英释义

Verb
  • 1. pedal backwards on a bicycle

  • 2. step backwards, in boxing

  • 3. modify one' opinion, make it less strong

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