| 释义 |
●ˌback ˈoff (from sth/from doing sth) ●ˌback ˈoff sth (especially NAmE) to decide not to continue to do sth or support an idea, in order to avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation 放弃（继续做某事）；不再支持（某想法）◆The government backed off in the face of strong opposition.
面对强烈的反对，政府退却了。◆He refused to back off from his earlier statement.
他拒绝撤回先前的声明。◆The rebels backed off their demand for meeting with the President.
反叛分子放弃了与总统会面的要求。 ➡ see also back down (on/from sth)[v + adv] [v + prep] |