单词 | back off |
释义 | back off (once / 5881 pages) v WORD FAMILY back off: backed off, backing off, backs off USAGE EXAMPLESFrom the resulting corner West Brom failed to clear and another effort from the Chile forward cannoned back off the post. The Guardian(Dec 26, 2016) Prosecutors alleged the move was an attempt to intimidate the agent and get the FBI to back off. Los Angeles Times(Dec 24, 2016) In others, attorneys backed off after media lawyers stepped in. Washington Times(Dec 21, 2016) 1v move backwards from a certain position Syn|Hyper back down, back up draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw pull back or move away or backward 2v remove oneself from an obligation Syn|Hypo|Hyper back down, bow out, chicken out, pull out get out, pull out move out or away resile pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. retire, withdraw lose interest |
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