to back down
[phrase form: back]
01
后退, 撤回
to physically move backward from a particular position or place
例子
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，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.
猫爬上了树，但当它无法继续前进时，不得不退下来。
1.1
退让, 屈服
to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure
例子
It's crucial to hold your ground and not back down when defending your principles.
在捍卫你的原则时，坚守立场而不退缩是至关重要的。
The teacher did n't back down from enforcing the classroom rules.
老师没有退缩执行课堂规则。
