backpedal
英[\'bækˌpedl]
美[ˈbækˌpɛdl]
基本释义
- vi.
- 改变主意，变卦，背弃诺言
词性变化
- 第三人称单数:backpedals;
- 过去式:backpedaled; backpedalled;
- 过去分词:backpedaled; backpedalled;
- 现在分词:backpedaling; backpedalling;
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