- (由于恐惧或厌恶等)往后退，逐渐后退，(使)后退，逐渐撤回；退让：
The girl backed away from the fierce dog.
这小女孩往后退以躲避恶狗。
The trainer backed away from the enraged tiger.
驯兽师从被激怒的老虎身旁往后退。
- 避开(某人)，从…躲开，慢慢退回去；退缩；退却：
Even well-disposed people back away from Jack when they see that ingratiating smile.
即使是乐于助人的人，见到杰克那副阿谀奉承的笑脸，也要退避三舍。
to back away from someone
避开某人
- 不愿考虑(意见)：
He backed away from the idea.
他不愿考虑这个意见。
- 倒车；(为了让出地盘)(使)逐渐后退：
She backed the car away, so that our lorry could get into the garage.
她把汽车往后退，好让我们卡车进入车库。