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backwater

/ˈbækˌwɔtər/ /ˈbækˌwɑtər/

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noun

回水，滞水。

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

Examples :

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

这座水坝形成了一大片回水区，淹没了上游的田地。

environment geography

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noun

穷乡僻壤，落后地区

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. "

这个小镇感觉像个穷乡僻壤，没有人对新技术或现代思想感兴趣。

geography place society environment

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noun

反桨，倒桨

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. "

教练示范了倒桨动作，他将桨向前推，使小船平稳地停靠在了码头边。

nautical sailing sport action

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verb

倒划，逆划。

To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

Examples :

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

看到前方水里有根木头，她不得不赶紧倒划，以免撞上去。

nautical sailing sport action

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verb

退缩，动摇.

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. "

约翰最初答应女儿买辆新自行车作为生日礼物，但后来开始退缩动摇，说自行车太贵了，也许她根本不需要。

position attitude action politics