recoil
noun
UK/ˈriː.kɔɪl/
US/ˈriː.kɔɪl/
Definitions of recoil noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The sudden backward movement of a gun when it is discharged.
（槍械、火炮等）發射時的後座力
verb
UK/rɪˈkɔɪl/
US/rɪˈkɔɪl/
Definitions of recoil verb
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To move back suddenly in fear or disgust.
因厭惡或恐懼而退縮；畏懼
She recoiled in terror at the sight of the huge spider.
她看到巨大的蜘蛛時，恐懼地退縮了。
He recoiled immediately from the smell of decay.
他立即因腐爛的氣味而退縮。
She recoiled at the sight of the anger on his face.
她看到他臉上的怒氣時，退縮了。
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To reject an idea or principle due to a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval.
（對想法、原則等）感到厭惡或反對；斷然拒絕
He recoiled at the suggestion of increasing working hours.
他對增加工時的建議感到厭惡。
She recoiled at the idea of him being so dishonest.
她對他如此不誠實的想法感到反感。
He recoiled when asked to betray his friend.
當被要求背叛朋友時，他斷然拒絕。