单词 | backlash |
释义 | backlash (bæklæʃ ) singular noun A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics, is a sudden, strong reaction against it. ...the male backlash against feminism. ...a right-wing backlash. Synonyms: reaction, response, resistance, resentment Collocations: angry backlash The advice was withdrawn in just four days after an angry backlash. Times,Sunday Times The move last night prompted an angry backlash from civil servants, who are concerned that their traditional political impartiality has been put under threat. Times, Sunday Times But he faced an angry backlash from politicians from the three main parties. The Sun Some dismissed such complaints as being unfounded and the angry backlash against protesters appears to be gathering momentum. Times, Sunday Times The remarks triggered an angry backlash from both politicians and the public. The Sun Did the song cause a backlash at all? Times, Sunday Times His outburst may even cause a backlash at home. Times, Sunday Times And this might - just might - cause a backlash against the big money paid to workers in positions of power. Times, Sunday Times The uncertainty over the governor's departure has caused a backlash among some senior economists. Times, Sunday Times It caused a backlash in the local population. Times, Sunday Times There's been no consumer backlash: sales were flat. Times,Sunday Times That, and his fears of a consumer backlash - whatever his legal waffle justifying the lack of tax action, mainly designed to keep his hedge fund shareholders quiet. Times, Sunday Times Who knows if such a gesture will prove enough for a 2.5 billion business to avoid a consumer backlash, fears over which yesterday took 3 per cent off the shares. Times, Sunday Times The social impact of companies has been scrutinised and those seen to fail their employees or the wider public face reputational damage and a consumer backlash. Times,Sunday Times The secretive attitude of food companies towards nanotechnology research risks starting a consumer backlash against products that could improve health and reduce waste, a parliamentary inquiry has found. Times, Sunday Times This new research suggests that the very act of breaking through might create a backlash. Times, Sunday Times He fears the firm hoped it would create a backlash - gaining them extra publicity. The Sun As a result it has been seen as helping to create a backlash against the genre. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The banking crisis has created a backlash and the bonuses are being blamed for the short-term behaviour of some bankers. Times, Sunday Times Inevitably, the kitsch sentimentality of his approach created a backlash. Times, Sunday Times They fear that if they do not ask for the same they will face a backlash from their voters. The Sun (2016) And the soap faced a backlash on social media. The Sun (2017) The diesel car industry was already facing a backlash over concerns about air pollution. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Ministers faced a backlash from mature students yesterday after confirming new loans for postgraduate students but restricting them to applicants aged 30 and under. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The hybrid engines, which have attracted a fan backlash because of their low volume, need to be operated smartly. Times, Sunday Times It sparked a huge fan backlash against the player and club, with football supporters branding him a 'cheat' and a 'joke'. The Sun However, due to fan backlash, the photos were removed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was fan backlash to his 2008 marriage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This resulted in a massive fan backlash. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And he feared a backlash from fans after trying to engineer an exit. The Sun (2015) Ministers also fear a backlash from parents if schools are forced to implement big budget cuts. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They feared a backlash from business clients. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The proposals have sparked a fierce backlash inside Whitehall. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It has prompted a fierce backlash, with thousands signing an online petition in protest. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But he faced another fierce backlash after insisting the company's efforts to stem the huge leak on the seabed had been ' pretty effective'. The Sun (2010) Those comments prompted a furious backlash from fans on twitter. The Sun (2015) It is common for UK prices to be higher, but the 100 or so differences will prompt a furious backlash from gamers. The Sun (2013) In a country where caste prejudice persists and remains a highly controversial issue, the film has provoked a furious backlash. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Ministers would face a huge backlash if they tried to force more flights on residents. Times, Sunday Times But bosses fear a huge backlash and may delay the charge until at least two other card firms introduce similar fees. The Sun His back-pedalling follows a huge backlash against the chants. The Sun But he was forced to retract the claim after it sparked a huge backlash. The Sun The badge sparked a huge backlash over its political context. The Sun Then came the inevitable backlash to the backlash. Mail and Guardian But even after the inevitable backlash against this autobiography, he has not collapsed amid a loss of self-respect. Times, Sunday Times It looked terrible, triggering an inevitable backlash. Times,Sunday Times It provoked an inevitable backlash from the right. Times, Sunday Times But the buzz phrase now faces the inevitable backlash. Times, Sunday Times By yesterday, after a political backlash, they had been suspended. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The American company is fighting a growing political backlash against the project. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Bookmakers have tried to head off a growing political backlash against the industry by announcing voluntary measures to tackle problem gambling. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There were growing signs of a political backlash at the economic slump. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The apparent police failings have brought a political backlash. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Negative ads can produce a backlash. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Second, and worse still, attempting to correct errors often produces a backlash, with the error becoming more firmly believed. Times, Sunday Times This produced a backlash in the 1990s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The news prompted a backlash in the German press. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He has already expressed regret for the tweet, which prompted a backlash that at times turned vicious. The Sun (2014) Their fear has been that green taxes or restrictions on flying could prompt a voter backlash. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But the pictures provoked a furious backlash. The Sun (2014) The takeover of the bank provoked a backlash from shareholders. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Plans to build a motorway through woods north of Moscow provoked a backlash leading to a noisy but peaceful demonstration in the city. Times, Sunday Times (2011) And he said the public backlash was understandable given that many of the guilty parties had pocketed the biggest bonuses. The Sun (2009) Tax experts and politicians this weekend predicted a public backlash against the intrusive questioning. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Ministers risk a backlash for dropping the prison ship plan. The Sun (2009) A top City expert has risked a fierce union backlash by claiming the Government's spending cuts are " relatively modest". The Sun (2010) BBC bosses were risking another backlash from viewers last night after making the popular show more than two hours long. The Sun (2009) The software also removed key features, creating a huge social media backlash. The Sun The remark prompted a social media backlash. Times, Sunday Times After a social media backlash she had changed into trainers by the time they arrived, but kept the glasses despite the rain. Times, Sunday Times However, it has removed four images from its website after a social media backlash, accepting that the content was 'misjudged'. Times, Sunday Times We won't name this person for fear of sparking a social media backlash from which their career and personal life would struggle to recover. Times, Sunday Times Just as in America, the crisis is sparking a public backlash in Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2008) A video of the incident sparked an online backlash. The Sun (2013) The proposals have sparked a fierce backlash inside Whitehall. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The plans are likely to trigger a furious backlash from staff over bonuses in the boardroom. The Sun (2009) Some leaders said that they feared a strike would harm their interests and trigger a backlash and urged followers to turn up for work. Times, Sunday Times (2006) While the spread of culture around the globe has contributed to the emergence of some common shared aspects, it has also triggered a backlash of fear and intolerance. Sociology (1995) Residents said, however, that fears of a violent backlash appeared premature. Times, Sunday Times A violent backlash against the film caused all classes to be suspended yesterday as hundreds of staff and students marched in protest. Times, Sunday Times It destroyed its finest hour with a violent backlash of parochial self-interest, fired by soul-deep resentment of success. Times, Sunday Times In that earlier televised interview he gesticulated wildly and hinted darkly at a violent backlash if he was forced from office. Times, Sunday Times Loups-garoux are portrayed as glorious beasts who revel in their dual nature, but do not reveal this truth to humans at the risk of violent backlash. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ministers are anxious to make sure that blackouts do not happen under their watch, fearing a voter backlash. Times, Sunday Times Their fear has been that green taxes or restrictions on flying could prompt a voter backlash. Times, Sunday Times If his party was seen to snub the winner and side with the loser, it would tarnish his party's reputation and invite a voter backlash at the next election. Times, Sunday Times Critics of the merger claimed that this was a result of a voter backlash against the party for attempting to create the super-council. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Subsequent governments hesitated to address this for fear of voter backlash. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 强烈反应对政治或社会变化的 Japanese: 反発 |
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