recoil
UK/ri'kɒil/US
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Definitions
v.
To pull or spring back suddenly, especially in fear or disgust; (of a firearm) to push back when fired.
退缩；畏缩；（枪）后坐
n.
A sudden backward movement; the backward kick of a firearm when fired.
后坐力；退缩；反冲
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
+
coilstem
=recoil
Common Collocations
- 1.recoil in horror惊恐退缩
- 2.recoil from对……感到抗拒
- 3.gun recoil枪的后坐力
- 4.[recoil instinctively]本能地退缩
Example Sentences
- 1.
She recoiled in horror when she saw the spider crawling across the floor.
- 2.
He recoiled from the idea of betraying his closest friend.
- 3.
The soldier braced himself for the recoil of the rifle before firing.