to backpedal
01
后退, 收回言论
to withdraw or reverse a previously stated opinion to avoid criticism or controversy
例子
She seemed confident at first but started to backpedal when challenged.
她起初似乎很自信，但在受到挑战时开始退缩。
02
倒踩踏板, 向后蹬踏板
pedal backwards on a bicycle
03
后退, 向后踏步
step backwards, in boxing
