climb down
US /klaɪm daʊn/
UK /klaɪm daʊn/
1.
내려오다, 내려가다
to descend, especially by using the hands as well as the feet
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He had to climb down the ladder carefully.
그는 사다리를 조심스럽게 내려와야 했다.
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The cat managed to climb down from the tree.
고양이는 나무에서 내려올 수 있었다.
2.
물러서다, 철회하다
to admit that you were wrong or to withdraw from a position you have taken, especially when it causes you to lose face
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After much argument, he had to climb down and admit his mistake.
많은 논쟁 끝에 그는 물러서서 자신의 실수를 인정해야 했다.
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The company was forced to climb down on its decision to cut salaries.
회사는 임금 삭감 결정에서 물러설 수밖에 없었다.