fall back

US /fɔːl bæk/

UK /fɔːl bæk/

撤退, 後退

to retreat or move back

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The troops were ordered to fall back to a more defensible position.

部隊被命令撤退到更易防守的位置。

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When the enemy advanced, our soldiers had to fall back.

當敵人進攻時，我們的士兵不得不撤退。

依靠, 求助於

to rely on someone or something for support or help when in difficulty

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If things go wrong, we can always fall back on our savings.

如果出了問題，我們總可以依靠我們的積蓄。

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She had to fall back on her emergency skills during the crisis.

在危機中，她不得不依靠她的應急技能。