back seat
US /ˈbæk ˌsiːt/
UK /ˈbæk ˌsiːt/
1.
tempat duduk belakang
a seat in the rear of a vehicle, especially a car
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The children were playing in the back seat of the car.
Anak-anak bermain di tempat duduk belakang kereta.
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He put his luggage on the back seat.
Dia meletakkan bagasinya di tempat duduk belakang.
2.
tempat duduk belakang, peranan sekunder
a position of less importance or influence
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After the merger, he was forced to take a back seat in the company.
Selepas penggabungan, dia terpaksa mengambil tempat duduk belakang dalam syarikat.
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She decided to take a back seat and let her partner lead the project.
Dia memutuskan untuk mengambil tempat duduk belakang dan membiarkan pasangannya mengetuai projek itu.