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.
어부는 강의 잔잔한 물에서 낚싯줄을 던질 평화로운 장소를 찾았다.
An isolated area that is not influenced by modern ideas or progress.
The small town felt like a backwater compared to the bustling city.
번화한 도시와 비교했을 때, 이 작은 마치는 낙후된 지역처럼 느껴졌다.