"double back" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 折返
• 掉頭

Definition

指突然轉身按照剛才來時的路線返回，常用於步行、開車或旅行時。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

一般用於日常對話，指沿原路折返，多因忘東西或改變主意。和單純的“轉身”不同，更強調回去剛才的路。

Examples

We had to double back to get my keys.

我們不得不**折返**去拿我的鑰匙。

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

她發現忘帶手機，於是決定**折返**。

You should double back if you miss the exit.

如果錯過了出口，你應該**掉頭**。

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

我們一直走，結果路被堵了，只好**折返**。

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

如果覺得哪裡不對，別害怕**折返**。

He quickly doubled back to avoid being seen.

他迅速**折返**以避免被看見。