back off

词频
难度
标签 CEFR-C2
phrase verb
C2

to move away from someone, usually because you are afraid

When he started yelling, I decided to back off to avoid any trouble.

当他开始大喊大叫时,我决定退后以避免任何麻烦。

C2

to reduce the intensity of something

The government decided to back off from its strict policies after public protests.

在公众抗议之后,政府决定从严格的政策中退让。

C2

to stop being involved in something

After realizing the project was too risky, the investor decided to back off.

意识到项目风险太大后,投资者决定退出。

C2

to stop trying to force someone to do something

He kept pressuring her to change her mind, but she told him to back off.

他不断施压让她改变主意,但她告诉他退后。

translation

phrv. 后退, 减弱, 退出, 放弃强迫