back down / ˈbækˌdaʊn /

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back down 的定义

n. 名词 noun
  1. a withdrawal from a previously held position, especially in the face of superior power or upon further consideration.

back down 近义词

v. 动词 verb

back off

更多back down例句

  1. Mr. Greeley's "On to Richmond" backdown was not more sad to me, not half so sad.
  2. Hard words and a wrangle followed, but Smith did not change expression, and there was a backdown.
  3. It looks first-rate to a fellow that hasn't got any backdown in him.
  4. The "minute-men" declared Mr. Toombs' letter was a backdown.