| 释义 |
back·ward /ˈbækwəd/ a. | ad. | n. | phr.
I a.
1. (空间、时间方面)向后的
a backward look 向后看 (或回顾)
2. 背部在先的
a backward fall into the water 仰天跌入水中
3. 回向原处的，返回的
a backward journey 回程
4. 倒的，反向的
a backward process 反向过程
5. 落后的；进步慢的；迟钝的
a backward agrarian country 落后的农业国
a backward patient 病情好转得慢的病人
Because of his long illness, Tom was backward in his studies. 汤姆由于长期患病，学习上落后了。
He was backward at his lessons. 他功课差。
a backward child 迟钝儿童
6. 来迟的，晚的
Spring is backward this year. 今年春天姗姗来迟。
7. 羞怯的，腼腆的；迟疑的，犹豫的
Ask her to dance; don't be backward. 请她跳舞呀，别怕难为情。
She is backward in giving her views. 她怯于发表自己的意见。
He has been backward to begin his canvass. 他迟迟不着手进行游说。
II ad.
= backwards
III n.
后面部分；(时间的)已逝部分
phr. backward and forward ＝ backwards and forwards (见 backwards)
backward in coming forward 逡巡不前的；羞怯畏缩的
They are rather backward in coming forward with the needful. 在帮助贫苦人方面他们不大踊跃。
bend (或 fall, lean) over backward ＝ bend (或 fall, lean) over backwards (见 backwards)
know sth. backward ＝ know sth. backwards (见 backwards) |