"backpedaling" 怎么发音

word

US

BAK-ped-uh-ling

UK

BAK-ped-ling

释义

The act of going back on something you said or did, often to change your opinion or avoid blame. It can also mean literally moving backward on a bicycle.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbækˌpɛdəɫɪŋ/, /ˈbækˌpɛdɫɪŋ

英式英语

ˈbækˌpɛdlɪŋ

简化发音

美式

BAK-ped-uh-ling

英式

BAK-ped-ling

语境中听

He started backpedaling when people questioned his story.

Politicians are often accused of backpedaling on their promises.

After realizing his mistake, he kept backpedaling.

When challenged, the mayor was clearly backpedaling on her earlier statements.