| 词汇 | draw back |
| 释义 | Phr V draw back draws, drawing, drew, drawn draw back to move away from someone or something, usually because you are surprised or afraidConnie drew back, startled and frightened. often + fromHe drew back from the window when he saw the car arriving. to decide not to do something, especially because you think it would be bad for youoften + fromHe was a man who always drew back from conversation.They had intended to take him to court but had drawn back because of the costs involved. draw back1. To move backwards, away from someone or something. The baby drew back when the cat started meowing at her. As soon as I heard the buzzing bees, I drew back from the flowers. 2. To abandon a plan or course of action. I had hoped to play baseball again this year, but I had to draw back after I broke my foot in the first game of the season. 3. To retreat or withdraw. The troops were so outnumbered that they were forced to draw back. draw back1. Retreat, as in The heckler drew back into the crowd to avoid being identified. [c. 1300] 2. Withdraw from an undertaking, as in I was too deeply committed to draw back now. [Mid-1800s] draw backv. 1. To retreat: The soldiers drew back after a night of intense fighting. When the general gave the order, the regiment drew back. 2. To recoil from someone or something: The dog drew back when my friend moved to pet it. He reached out to me, but I drew back. 3. To decide not to follow a planned course of action: The politician drew back from seeking candidacy this year. |
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