What does backward mean?

Directed towards the back or away from progress. Towards the back or in the reverse direction. Less developed or advanced than expected.

How is backward pronounced?

UK /ˈbækwəd/, US /ˈbækwərd/.

/ˈbækwəd/ · /ˈbækwərd/

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向后的；倒退的

adj. Directed towards the back or away from progress.

向后的；倒退的

adv. Towards the back or in the reverse direction.

向后；倒着

adj. Less developed or advanced than expected.

发展落后的

He took a backward step to avoid the puddle.

他向后退了一步，以避开水坑。

Reducing investment in public transport would be a backward step for cities seeking to cut emissions.

对于力求减排的城市而言，减少公共交通投资将是一种倒退。

英式副词常用 backwards；用来形容人落后可能冒犯。

What does backward mean?: Directed towards the back or away from progress. Towards the back or in the reverse direction. Less developed or advanced than expected.
How is backward pronounced?: UK /ˈbækwəd/, US /ˈbækwərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.