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backward | BrE ˈbakwəd, AmE ˈbækwərd | A. adjective attributive ① (towards the rear) 向后的 xiàng hòu de ▸ a backward glance 向后的一瞥 ▸ a backward somersault 后空翻 ② (retrograde) 倒退的 dàotuì de ▸ a backward step 退步 ③ (primitive) 落后的 luòhòu de ▸ to be technologically backward 技术上落后 ④ (hesitant) 犹豫的 yóuyù de ▸ not to be backward in or about doing sth; 毫不犹豫地做某事 ▸ she isn't backward in coming forward British informal 她一点都不腼腆 ⑤ Psychology, School (dated or offensive) 迟钝的 chídùn de ‹child, pupil›B. adverb (mainly US) = backwards |