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后退
hòutuì
Description
“后退”的意思是往后走，或者回到以前的样子。
"后退" means to move backward or return to a previous state.
车太近的时候，你可以往后退一点。
When the car is too close, you can move back a little.
Meanings
后退hòutuì
to move backward; to retreat
请大家往后退一步。
Please everyone take a step back.
后退hòutuì
to regress; to fall behind
他的成绩后退了很多。
His grades have declined a lot.
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Notes
- Etymology
后 (back) + 退 (withdraw), literally 'withdraw backward'.
- Nuance
后退 is physical/figurative retreat; contrast 前进 (advance).
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