to backpedal
01
后退, 收回言论
to withdraw or reverse a previously stated opinion to avoid criticism or controversy
例子
After receiving backlash, the politician began to backpedal on his controversial remarks.
在收到强烈反对后，这位政治家开始收回他那些有争议的言论。
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
