| 释义 |
backward/ˈbækwəd/ adv. & adj.●adv. = BACKWARDS ●adj. 1 directed to the rear or starting point 向后的，向原处的 a backward look 向后看 2 reversed 颠倒的，反向的 3 mentally retarded or slow (智力)迟钝的 4 reluctant, shy, unassertive 不愿意的，腼腆的，犹豫的 5 Cricket (of a fielding position) behind a line through the stumps at right angles to the wicket 【板球】(指防守位置)在线后 □ backwardness n.[earlier abackward, associated with BACK]■ Usage 用法说明 Backward is both an adjective and an adverb, while backwards is only an adverb and more common than backward as such, especially in literal senses. Backward 既是形容词又是副词， backwards 只是副词，而且作为副词，就本身字面意义来讲，比 backward 更常用。 |