Phrase
back down
verb
在冲突中采取比先前或计划更温和的立场。
- 1.
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
在冲突中采取比先前或计划更温和的立场。
- 2.
To make (someone) take a less aggressive position.
使(某人)采取不那么激进的立场。
- 3.
To withdraw from a commitment or position; back out.
退出承诺或立场；反悔。
使(某人)采取不那么激进的立场。；退出承诺或立场；反悔。；放弃要求；取消前言
Connections
Word family
- backs down
- third person singular
- backed down
- past, past participle
- backing down
- present participle
Learner notes
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