back down

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have. idiomatic,intransitive
    — I was about to sue them, but I had to back down.
  2. To make (someone) take a less aggressive position. idiomatic,transitive
    — I have backed down so many men by confronting them. I'm willing to fight back. If you have that rage in your heart and you are willing to kill, that radiates.
  3. To withdraw from a commitment or position; back out. idiomatic

词形变化

backs down present,singular,third-person backing down participle,present backed down participle,past backed down past
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