backpedal
backpedal
back∙ped∙al / ˈbækˌpɛdl ; ˌbækˈpedl /
◙verb backpedalled, backpedalling [BrE] , backpedaled, backpedaling [AmE] [I]
1. to change your opinion or not do something that you had promised to do
• 变卦，改变主意; 出尔反尔;
--› backtrack :
»They are backpedalling on the commitment to cut taxes.
他们曾经承诺减税，但现在变卦了。
2. to PEDAL backwards on a bicycle
• 〔骑自行车时〕倒踩脚踏板
3. to run or walk backwards
• 倒跑; 倒走
