英语词汇“backwash”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	backwash
释义	backwash I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: back (III) + wash 1. a. : the motion of water or waves washed or thrown back (as by the propeller or oars of a boat) b. : a backward flow or movement (as of air or matter) produced by and incidental or residual to some action or process < the turbojet generates a backwash of such high velocity that the conventional wooden fences blow away — Boeing Magazine > 2. : a condition, movement, or event that is a reaction to or an extension, consequence, or by-product of some other event or development : sequel, aftermath, repercussion < the backwash of English deism reached the shores of New England — V.L.Parrington > < Australians should have no fear of their ability to weather the backwash of an American recession — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin > < economic and social problems … are by no means the mere backwash of war and German occupation — Robert Strausz-Hupé > 3. : backwater 4 < an unspoiled rural paradise — called by some a backwash of eighteenth century manners and customs — American Guide Series: Delaware > II. transitive verb 1. : to affect with backwash < a steamer backwashing our small craft > 2. : to scour and dry (wool) in sliver form before or after combing 3. : to clean (a water filter) by reversing the flow • back·wash·er \-shə(r)\ noun
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