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backpedals
现在进行时
backpedaling
过去式
backpedaled
过去完成时
backpedaled
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后退, 收回言论
to withdraw or reverse a previously stated opinion to avoid criticism or controversy
- After receiving backlash, the politician began to backpedal on his controversial remarks.
在收到强烈反对后，这位政治家开始收回他那些有争议的言论。
- She seemed confident at first but started to backpedal when challenged.
她起初似乎很自信，但在受到挑战时开始退缩。
- The CEO had to backpedal on the company's new policy after employee protests.
在员工抗议之后，首席执行官不得不撤回公司的新政策。
- When caught in a lie, he tried to backpedal quickly to save face.
当被发现在说谎时，他试图迅速后退以保全面子。
- The spokesperson backpedaled on the statement after realizing it was factually incorrect.
发言人在意识到声明事实错误后改口了。
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倒踩踏板, 向后蹬踏板
pedal backwards on a bicycle
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后退, 向后踏步
step backwards, in boxing