backward

US /ˈbæk.wɚd/
UK /ˈbæk.wɚd/
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1.

向后, 倒退

directed or facing toward the back or rear

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He took a step backward to avoid the puddle.
他向后退了一步以避开水坑。
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The car rolled backward down the hill.
汽车向后滚下山坡。
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forwardonward
2.

落后, 不发达

having made less than normal progress; undeveloped

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Some regions are still economically backward.
一些地区在经济上仍然落后。
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The education system in that country is quite backward.
那个国家的教育体系相当落后。
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advanceddevelopedprogressive
1.

向后, 倒退

toward the back or rear

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He looked backward over his shoulder.
他向后看了看。
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The old man stumbled and fell backward.
老人绊倒并向后摔倒。
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forwardonward
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