| 单词 | back-pedal |
| 释义 | back-pedal also backpedal Word forms: back-pedals , back-pedalling , back-pedalled language note: The forms back-pedaling and back-pedaled are used in American English. 1. verb If you back-pedal, you express a different or less forceful opinion about something from the one you have previously expressed. Allen back-pedalled, saying that he had had no intention of offending them. [VERB] He appeared to back-pedal on that statement. [VERB + on] Synonyms: backtrack, go back, reverse, reconsider 2. verb If you say that someone back-pedals, you disapprove of their behaviour because they are not doing what they promised. [disapproval] She's backpedaled twice already. [VERB] The cabinet may backpedal on these commitments. [V + on/from] back-pedalling uncountable noun ...Britain's back-pedalling on reforms. |
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