backpedal

['bækˌpedl]
  • 释义
  • 改变主意,变卦,背弃诺言;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    The cabinet may backpedal on these commitments.

    内阁可能背弃这些承诺。

    柯林斯例句
  • 2、

    They promised to cut taxes, but they're beginning to backpedal now.

    他们答应要减税, 现在却开始打退堂鼓.

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