Phrase
push back
noun
击退
the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
- 1.
the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
击退；迫使敌人撤退
击退；迫使敌人撤退
In use
The company faced strong push back from employees over the new policy.
There was significant push back from the local residents against the construction project.
The manager expected some push back, but not this much.
Connections
Word family
- pushes back
- third person singular
- pushed back
- past, past participle
- pushing back
- present participle
Learner notes
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.