"drop back" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 落回
• 退到后面

Definition

移动到比原先更靠后的位置，常用于让别人先走或留出空间；在体育中也指回到防守位置。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Drop back” 属于非正式表达，常见于运动（尤其足球）和日常走动，通常表示主动选择。不要和“fall behind”（因落后而被甩开）混淆。在体育中指防守站位，也用于团队中的策略调整。

Examples

Please drop back so others can see the board.

请**退到后面**，让别人能看到黑板。

The runner decided to drop back and save energy for later.

那名跑者决定**落回**，为后面的赛段保存体力。

In soccer, defenders often drop back to help the goalkeeper.

在足球中，后卫常常会**退到后面**来帮助门将。

I saw her drop back to chat with an old friend during the walk.

我看到她在散步时**落回**和一个老朋友聊天。

If the pace is too fast, you can always drop back and catch up later.

如果步伐太快，你随时可以**退到后面**，之后再赶上。

The quarterback had to drop back to avoid getting tackled.

四分卫不得不**退到后面**，以避免被擒抱。