back
名詞
定義 back 名詞
position(位置)
- A2Countable(可数名词)
The part of an object, vehicle, or building that is furthest from the front.
后方；背部；背面
Ted was in the back area.
泰德在后方区域。
If no one answers at the front, go around to the back.
如果前面没有人回应，就绕到后面去。
He quickly wrote her name on the back of an envelope.
他迅速地在信封背面写下她的名字。
body(身体)
- A2Countable(可数名词)
The part of the body opposite the front, from the shoulders to the bottom.
背部；后背
He was lying on his back, looking at the ceiling.
他仰躺着，看着天花板。
I turned my back while she got changed.
我背过身去，让她换衣服。
My back is hurting.
我的背很痛。
sport(运动)
- Countable(可数名词)
A player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
后卫球员
He plays left back.
他踢左后卫。
片語 back 名詞
- back to front
With the rear part of something facing forward, or oriented in the opposite direction of what is usual or expected.
前后倒置
• You've got your shirt on back to front, the tag is in the front.
你把衬衫前后穿反了，标签在前面。
- back to back
Positioned closely together with their backs facing each other.
背对背
• The office was crowded with computers, so we had to sit back to back, forming long rows.
办公室里电脑很多，我们不得不背靠背坐着，排成长排。
- the back of your hand
The dorsal surface of the hand, opposite the palm.
手背
• She gently wiped away her tears with the back of her hand.
她用手背轻轻擦去眼泪。
動詞
定義 back 動詞
support(支持)
- C2Transitive(及物动词)
To support a person or idea with money or words.
支持；赞助；资助
The management has declined to back our proposals.
管理层拒绝支持我们的提案。
bet(赌注)
To bet money on a horse, team, etc. to win a race, game, or competition.
下注；赌
The horse I backed finished last.
我下注的那匹马最后一名。
movement(移动)
- C2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
To move or cause to move backwards.
（使）后退；倒退
Could you back up your car a few feet so I can drive mine out of the driveway?
你可以把车子往后退几英尺，这样我就可以把我的车开出车道了吗？
Ann stopped driving after she backed the car into the garage door.
安在把车倒进车库门后就停止开车了。
strengthen(加固)
- Transitive(及物动词)
To add material to the back of something to strengthen or thicken it.
加背衬；在…的背面加材料
The material has a very heavy lining.
这种材料有非常厚重的衬里。
形容詞
定義 back 形容詞
location(位置)
- Before noun(前置形容词)
Located at or near the back of something.
后面的；背部的
She exited the house through the back door.
她从后门离开了房子。
The back seat of the car folds down.
汽车的后座可以折叠下来。
payment(支付)
- Before noun(前置形容词)
Relating to payments due from a previous time.
拖欠的；延迟支付的
They owe the staff thousands of dollars in back pay.
他们欠员工数千美元的拖欠工资。
He has a large amount of back taxes to pay.
他有大量拖欠的税款要支付。
副詞
定義 back 副詞
return(返回)
- B2
To or towards a previous place, condition, or time.
回原处；回到；返回
He looked back and noticed that they were following him.
他回头看，发现他们正在跟踪他。
Remember to put the scissors back when you are finished using them.
用完剪刀后记得放回原处。
Looking at her old photos brought back many memories.
看着她的旧照片唤起了许多回忆。
response(回应)
- A2
As a response or reaction to something.
作为回报；回击
If he hits me, I will hit him back.
如果他打我，我会打回去。
You’re not going to let her talk about you like that without fighting back, are you?
你不会让她那样说你而不反击吧？
- A2
In response to a question, request, or message.
作为回复
I'm busy now - can I call you back later?
我现在很忙——我可以晚点再打给你吗？
I wrote to Donna a few months ago, but she hasn't written back yet.
几个月前我写信给唐娜，但她还没回信。
distance(距离)
- B2
Further away in distance or position.
向后；远离
If we push the table back to the wall, we'll create more space.
如果我们把桌子向后推到墙边，我们会创造更多空间。
"Keep back!" he yelled, "Don't come any closer!"
「退后！」他喊道，「别再靠近了！」
He sat back on the sofa.
他往后坐在沙发上。
成語
- back the wrong horse
To support or choose someone or something that turns out to be unsuccessful or a failure.
投错资本，支持错误的对象
• I think he's backed the wrong horse again; that company doesn't seem to be doing well.
我想他又押错宝了；那家公司看起来状况不佳。
- back in the day
Referring to a time in the past, often when reminiscing about positive aspects of that period.
昔日，往昔（常用于追憶美好的往事）
• Back in the day, this town was full of lush orchards.
在过去，这个城镇到处都是茂盛的果园。
- back to square one
To return to the starting point of a plan or task, typically because a previous effort has failed.
指计划或尝试完全失败，必须从头重新开始。
• If this approach doesn't work, we'll be back to square one.
如果这个方法行不通，我们就得重新开始。
- on the back burner
To postpone or delay something, often because it is not urgent or as important as other matters.
（尤指因不紧急或不重要而）暂缓处理或搁置。
• Due to the company restructuring, our expansion plans have to be put on the back burner.
由于公司重组，我们的扩张计划不得不被暂缓处理。
- take a back seat
To relinquish a position of primary responsibility or influence within an organization or activity, opting for a less prominent role.
退居幕后
• After the new management team was formed, he decided to take a back seat and let others lead.
在新的管理团队成立后，他决定退居次要位置，让其他人来领导。
- on the back of something
Following and resulting from a prior success.
乘胜追击
• The studio quickly approved the sequel on the back of the first movie's success.
电影公司基于第一部电影的成功，迅速批准了续集的制作。
- back and forth
Moving repeatedly in one direction and then the opposite.
以相反方向来回移动。
• The pendulum swung back and forth on the wall.
钟摆在墙上来回摆动。
- someone could do something with one arm/hand tied behind his/her back
If someone can do something with one arm/hand tied behind their back, it means they can do it very easily and effortlessly.
形容某人做某事非常容易，毫不费力。
• This job is so easy for him; he could do it with one hand tied behind his back.
这份工作对他来说太简单了；他可以毫不费力地完成。
- at/in the back of your mind
If something is at/in the back of your mind, it means that you are aware of it as a possibility or intention, though you are not actively focusing on it at the moment.
指某事潜藏于意识之中，虽未明确思考，但心里一直有此打算。
• I've had the idea of learning to drive at the back of my mind, but haven't had time to sign up for lessons yet.
我一直有学习开车的想法，但还没时间报名课程。
- get off someone's back
Used to tell someone to stop criticizing or nagging you.
（用于告知某人）别再批评或唠叨。
• Could you please get off my back! I'm doing my best.
你可以别再烦我了吗！我已经尽力了。
- put/get someone's back up
To irritate or annoy someone, often causing them to become defensive or angry.
使（某人）恼火或生气
• He always says things on purpose to try and get my back up.
他总是故意说一些话来惹我生气。
- have your back to/against the wall
To be in a very difficult situation with limited options or ways to act.
处境十分危险，受到极大限制。
• With the company losing money for years, they truly have their backs to the wall now.
由于公司多年亏损，他们现在真的处于背水一战的境地。
- be on someone's back
To persistently bother or criticize someone in an irritating manner.
对（某人）嘮嘮叨
• The boss is on my back about the report again; I haven't had time to get to it.
老板又在催我的报告了；我还没时间处理。
- the back of beyond
A place that is very remote and far away from any major towns or cities.
远离市镇的偏远地方
• They decided to move to the back of beyond, seeking a life of complete tranquility.
他们决定搬到偏远地区，寻求完全宁静的生活。
- behind someone's back
To do something secretly and unfairly, without the knowledge or consent of the person affected.
背地里（做不光明的事）
• She is always saying bad things about me behind my back.
她总是在我背后说我的坏话。
- in back of
Located behind something; at the rear of something.
位于...的后方。
• The parking lot is in back of the building.
停车场在大楼的后面。
- have (got) someone's back
To be ready to support and defend someone; to provide assistance and protection.
支持某人；做某人的后盾
• No matter what happens, I've got your back.
无论发生什么事，我都会支持你。
- on the back of someone/something
Achieving success or benefit by exploiting or depending on someone or something else.
借助、利用
• This startup is trying to attract customers on the back of a well-known brand's reputation.
这家初创公司试图利用知名品牌的声誉来吸引客户。
片語動詞 back
- back off
to withdraw from a situation, typically to let others handle it independently
放弃；让步；停止干预
• During the meeting, when the conflict escalated, he decided to back off and let others make the decisions.
会议期间，当冲突升级时，他决定退后一步，让其他人做决定。
- back onto something
When a building's rear is oriented toward something, it is said to back onto it.
（建筑物）背面朝向某物
• This new apartment complex backs onto the park, allowing residents to enjoy beautiful views.
这座新公寓大楼背面朝向公园，让居民可以欣赏美丽的景色。
- back down
to concede error or acknowledge defeat.
承认错误；认输；打退堂鼓
• During the argument, he eventually chose to back down, acknowledging that he was wrong.
在争论中，他最终选择了让步，承认自己错了。
- back something up
to demonstrate that something is accurate
证明；验证
• His report provided evidence to back up his claims, perfectly demonstrating his point.
他的报告提供了证据来支持他的主张，完美地证明了他的观点。
- back out
to reverse your decision about doing something you previously committed to
食言
• She decided to back out of the project, leaving the team surprised.
她决定退出这个项目，让团队感到惊讶。
- back away
to retreat from something or someone, typically due to fear
（尤指因害怕）向后退；退缩
• Facing the fierce dog, he started to back away.
面对凶猛的狗，他开始向后退。
- back someone up
to assist or provide support to an individual
支援；协助（某人）
• In meetings, he always backs me up on my points.
在会议中，他总是支持我的观点。
- back (something) up
to operate a vehicle in reverse
倒车
• He decided to back the car up to give way to the pedestrians on the road.
他决定把车往后倒，给路上的行人让路。