"reach back to" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 追溯到
• 回想起

Definition

指想到或提及过去的事情；有时指手或手臂向后伸。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于比喻意义表示回忆、追溯到过去，如“reach back to one’s childhood”。字面意义（如手臂向后伸）不常用，除非在具体情境下说明。

Examples

I often reach back to my childhood when I tell stories.

我讲故事时常常**回想起**我的童年。

He reached back to grab his hat from the back seat.

他**伸手到后面**去拿后座上的帽子。

The tradition reaches back to the 18th century.

这个传统**可以追溯到**18世纪。

Sometimes, to understand the present, you need to reach back to what started it all.

有时候，要理解现在，你需要**追溯到**一切的起点。

When asked about her inspiration, she reached back to her grandmother’s wisdom.

当被问及灵感时，她**回想起**了祖母的智慧。

The coach encouraged the team to reach back to their training under pressure.

教练鼓励队员们**回想起**他们在压力下的训练。