"backpedaling" in Chinese (Traditional)
改口反悔
Definition
指收回以前說過的話或做過的事，常用於改變意見或避免責任。也可以指在自行車上倒踩踏板。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多用於討論或新聞場合，指某人改變原本立場，常見於政治語境。屬於半正式或非正式用法。不要和“說謊”混為一談，重點在於改變立場。
Examples
He started backpedaling when people questioned his story.
當有人質疑他的說法時，他開始**改口**了。
Politicians are often accused of backpedaling on their promises.
政客經常被指責**反悔**他們的承諾。
After realizing his mistake, he kept backpedaling.
他意識到錯誤後，不斷**改口**。
When challenged, the mayor was clearly backpedaling on her earlier statements.
受到質問時，市長明顯在**改口**她之前的話。
He was caught backpedaling after the media found the old interview.
媒體找到那次舊訪談後，他被發現**反悔**了。
Instead of admitting his mistake, he spent the whole meeting backpedaling.
他沒有承認錯誤，而是整場會議都在**改口**。