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backwaters

/ˈbækwɔtərz/ /ˈbækwɑtərz/

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noun

回水，滞水。

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

Examples :

"The backwaters behind the dam were perfect for fishing. "

大坝后面的回水区是钓鱼的绝佳场所。

environment geography nature

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noun

穷乡僻壤，偏远地区。

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

Examples :

""Growing up in the backwaters of the countryside, she had never seen a movie theater until she moved to the city." "

在偏远的乡下长大，搬到城里之前她从未见过电影院。

place geography society

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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 rower used quick backwaters to keep the boat from drifting into the reeds. "

桨手快速地划了几下反桨，防止船漂进芦苇丛里。

nautical sailing sport vehicle action

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verb

向后划桨，逆水划。

To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

Examples :

"To avoid hitting the rocks, the kayaker had to backwaters quickly. "

为了避免撞到岩石，皮划艇运动员不得不迅速向后划桨。

nautical sailing sport action

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verb

退缩，犹豫不决。

To vacillate on a long-held position.

Examples :

"After initially supporting the new dress code, the principal seemed to backwaters, suddenly claiming he needed more time to consider the parents' concerns. "

校长最初支持新的着装规范，但后来似乎退缩了，突然声称需要更多时间考虑家长的顾虑。

attitude position politics