"double back" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 折返
• 掉头

Definition

指突然转身按照刚才来时的路线返回，常用于步行、开车或旅行时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常是日常表达，表示沿原路折返，常因忘带东西或改变主意。比单纯的“转身”更强调回到来时的路上。

Examples

We had to double back to get my keys.

我们不得不**折返**去拿我的钥匙。

She realized she forgot her phone and decided to double back.

她发现忘带手机，于是决定**折返**。

You should double back if you miss the exit.

如果错过了出口，你应该**掉头**。

We kept walking and finally had to double back because the trail was blocked.

我们一直走，结果路被堵了，只好**折返**。

Don’t be afraid to double back if something feels wrong.

如果觉得哪里不对，别害怕**折返**。

He quickly doubled back to avoid being seen.

他迅速**折返**以避免被看见。