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to back down
[phrase form: back]
01
后退, 退回
to physically move backward from a particular position or place
Example
The skier realized the slope was too steep and had to back down to a safer position.
滑雪者意识到斜坡太陡峭，不得不后退到一个更安全的位置。
The cat climbed the tree but then had to back down when it could n't go further.
这只猫爬上了树，但随后因为无法继续向前，只好后退。
1.1
退缩, 让步
to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure
Example
It's crucial to hold your ground and not back down when defending your principles.
捍卫自己的原则时，坚守立场而不应退缩，让步，是至关重要的。
The teacher did n't back down from enforcing the classroom rules.
老师没有退缩地执行课堂规则。
