recoil
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ri
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coil
ˈkɔɪl
koyl
British pronunciation
/ɹɪkˈɔɪl/

Définition et signification de « recoil » en anglais

to recoil
01

reculer

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant
example
Exemples
As the dentist approached with the needle, she recoiled.
Alors que le dentiste s'approchait avec l'aiguille, elle a reculé.
When the ghostly figure appeared in the doorway, he recoiled in horror.
Lorsque la figure fantomatique est apparue dans l'embrasure de la porte, il a reculé d'horreur.
02

reculer, rebondir

spring back, as from a forceful thrust
03

rebondir, reculer

spring back; spring away from an impact
04

revenir, se retourner contre

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Recoil
01

recul, rebond

a movement back from an impact
02

recul

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
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