forwardsBrE /ˈfɔːwədz/ NAmE /ˈfɔːrwərdz/●ˌback and ˈforth ( ˌbackwards and ˈforwards) in one direction and then in the opposite one, repeatedly来回;反复◆The rope swung back and forth from the branch.绳子在树枝上来回摇晃。◆She travels backwards and forwards between the factory and head office.她在工厂和总部之间来回奔波。