to double back
[phrase form: double]
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折返, 原路返回
to reverse one's direction and return along the same route, often to retrace one's steps or evade pursuers
例子
Realizing they had taken the wrong path, the hikers had to double back to find the correct trail.
意识到他们走错了路，徒步旅行者不得不折返以找到正确的路线。
The suspect attempted to escape by doubling back through the alleys, trying to lose the pursuing officers.
嫌疑人试图通过小巷折返逃脱，试图甩掉追捕的警官。
