"walk back" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 收回（言论/承诺）- 反悔
• 走回去（字面意思）

Definition

指走回原来的地方，或收回、反悔先前说过的话或做过的承诺。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比喻用法常见于政治、新闻，指收回言论或立场；字面用法指走回去。比“take back”更常用于公开解释或修正表态场合。

Examples

We had to walk back to the store because we forgot the milk.

我们得**走回去**商店，因为忘了买牛奶。

After his mistake, he tried to walk back his comments.

他犯错后试图**收回**自己的言论。

Can we walk back to the park together?

我们可以一起**走回**公园吗？

The politician had to walk back his statement after public outrage.

这位政客在公众愤怒后只好**收回**他的声明。

She made a promise, but later had to walk back on it.

她许下了承诺，但后来不得不**反悔**。

If you say something wrong, it's okay to walk back your words.

如果你说错话，**收回**也没关系。