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backslide

🇬🇧 UK/.bæk'slaid/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To revert to a previous worse state, especially in morals or habits

退步;堕落;重蹈覆辙

n.

A backward regression to a worse state

退步;堕落

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
backrear part of the body, reverse side
+
slidestem
=backslide

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He began to backslide into bad habits after quitting the support group.

  • 2.

    The nation refused to backslide on environmental protection standards.

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