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向后的 xiànghòude

I. backward [ˈbækwəd] ADJ

1. backward:

backward
向后的 xiànghòude
a backward look
向后看

2. backward:

backward
落后的 luòhòude

II. backward [ˈbækwəd] ADV

backward → backwards

▶ backwardness N

backwards [ˈbækwədz] ADV, backward

1. backwards:

backwards
向后 xiànghòu
lean backwards
后仰

2. backwards:

backwards
倒 dào
backwards
逆 nì
backwards
相反 xiāngfǎn
count backwards
倒数

Phrases:

backwards and forwards
反复地 fǎnfùde
backwards and forwards
来来回回 lái lái huí huí
bend [or fall, lean] over backwards
竭尽全力 jiéjìn quánlì
know sth backwards
对某事物了如指掌 duì mǒu shìwù liǎo rú zhǐ zhǎng

backwards [ˈbækwədz] ADV, backward

1. backwards:

backwards
向后 xiànghòu
lean backwards
后仰

2. backwards:

backwards
倒 dào
backwards
逆 nì
backwards
相反 xiāngfǎn
count backwards
倒数

Phrases:

backwards and forwards
反复地 fǎnfùde
backwards and forwards
来来回回 lái lái huí huí
bend [or fall, lean] over backwards
竭尽全力 jiéjìn quánlì
know sth backwards
对某事物了如指掌 duì mǒu shìwù liǎo rú zhǐ zhǎng

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a backward look
向后看

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

Upon reaching the top of the lift, the train turns 45 degrees backwards putting the train and its riders in an upside down position.
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In order to preserve backwards compatibility, there were no major structural changes.
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When he realized he was led to gassing by the guards, he began walking backwards.
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Although ten, he can not draw and writes certain letters backwards.
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They are the only birds that can fly backwards.
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