recoil
US /rɪˈkɔɪl/
UK /rɪˈkɔɪl/
动词
1.
退缩, 畏缩
suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
示例:
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She recoiled in horror at the sight of the snake.
她看到蛇时吓得退缩了。
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The politician recoiled from the suggestion of corruption.
这位政治家对腐败的提议退避三舍。
2.
后坐, 反冲
(of a gun) spring back when fired
示例:
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The rifle recoiled with a powerful kick.
步枪开火时后坐力很大。
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He braced himself for the shotgun's recoil.
他为霰弹枪的后坐力做好了准备。
名词
1.
退缩, 畏缩
a sudden spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
示例:
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He felt a sudden recoil at the thought of the surgery.
一想到手术，他突然感到一阵退缩。
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Her expression showed a clear recoil from the offensive remark.
她的表情显示出对冒犯性言论的明显退缩。
2.
后坐力, 反冲
the backward movement of a gun when it is fired
示例:
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The powerful recoil of the cannon shook the ground.
大炮的强大后坐力震动了地面。
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He was not prepared for the sudden recoil.
他没有为突然的后坐力做好准备。
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