to cry off
[phrase form: cry]
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临阵退缩, 取消承诺
to cancel a commitment or obligation, often at the last minute, by providing an excuse
例子
Despite promising to attend the party, she had to cry off due to a sudden work emergency.
尽管承诺参加派对，但由于突发的工作紧急情况，她不得不取消。
He regretfully cried off from the hiking trip, citing health issues that arose unexpectedly.
他遗憾地从徒步旅行中退出，理由是突然出现的健康问题。
