backwater
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/ˈbækwɔːtər/
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/ˈbækwɔːtə(r)/
A quiet and slow-moving part of a river, away from the main current.
The fisherman found a peaceful spot to cast his line in the backwater of the river.
漁師は川の静かな場所で釣り糸を投げる穏やかな場所を見つけた。
An isolated area that is not influenced by modern ideas or progress.
The small town felt like a backwater compared to the bustling city.
賑やかな都市と比べて、この小さな町は時代遅れの場所のように感じられた。