backsliding
US /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/
名詞
倒退, 故態復萌
the act of reverting to a worse state or condition, especially in religious or moral behavior
範例:
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His recent actions show a clear sign of backsliding from his previous commitments.
他最近的行為清楚地表明他從之前的承諾中倒退了。
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The community was concerned about the moral backsliding among some of its members.
社區對一些成員的道德倒退感到擔憂。
形容詞
倒退的, 退步的
reverting to a worse state or condition; showing a decline in standards or behavior
範例:
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The company's backsliding performance worried investors.
公司倒退的業績讓投資者擔憂。
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He was accused of backsliding tendencies in his political views.
他被指控在政治觀點上存在倒退的傾向。