"draw back" in Chinese (Simplified)
退缩后退
Definition
因为害怕、惊讶或改变主意而往后退或离开。也可以指放弃原本打算做的事情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Draw back” 既可指实际后退,也可指在承诺或计划面前退缩(如“draw back from a promise”)。注意不要混淆 “take back” (表示收回东西或话语)。
Examples
The dog drew back when it saw the snake.
那只狗看到蛇时**退缩了**。
She wanted to speak, but drew back at the last moment.
她本想说话,但最后一刻**退缩了**。
He drew back from the edge of the cliff.
他从悬崖边**后退了**。
When the project seemed risky, the investors drew back.
项目看起来有风险时,投资者就**退缩了**。
She almost accepted the job, but drew back after hearing the salary.
她差点接受这份工作,但听到工资后就**退缩了**。
Don't draw back from new experiences—give them a try!
别**退缩**于新体验——试试看吧!