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backwater

/ˈbækˌwɔtər/ /ˈbækˌwɑtər/

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noun

Remanso, remansadero

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

Examples :

"The dam created a large backwater that flooded the fields upstream. "

La presa creó un gran remanso que inundó los campos río arriba.

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noun

Lugar remoto, remanso

A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

Examples :

"The small town felt like a backwater; no one seemed interested in new technology or modern ideas. "

El pequeño pueblo parecía un remanso; nadie parecía interesado en la nueva tecnología o las ideas modernas.

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noun

Remada hacia adelante para detener el bote

A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

Examples :

"The instructor demonstrated the backwater, pushing the oar forward to bring the small boat to a controlled stop near the dock. "

El instructor demostró la remada hacia adelante, empujando el remo hacia adelante para detener el pequeño bote de forma controlada cerca del muelle.

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verb

Remar hacia atrás

To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

Examples :

"Seeing the log in the water ahead, she had to backwater quickly to avoid hitting it. "

Al ver el tronco en el agua delante, tuvo que remar hacia atrás rápidamente para evitar golpearlo.

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verb

Retroceder, retractarse

To vacillate on a long-held position.

Examples :

"After initially promising his daughter a new bike for her birthday, John started to backwater, saying it was too expensive and perhaps she didn't need one after all. "

Después de prometerle inicialmente a su hija una bicicleta nueva para su cumpleaños, John comenzó a retractarse, diciendo que era demasiado caro y que tal vez, después de todo, no necesitaba una.

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