English → Chinese
backward
/BrE ˈbakwəd 
, AmE ˈbækwərd /
A adjective attrib
1 (towards the rear) 向后的;
a backward glance 向后的一瞥;
a backward somersault 后空翻
2 (retrograde) 倒退的;
a backward step 退步
3 (less progressive than normal) 落后的;
to be technologically backward 技术上落后
4 (hesitant) 犹豫的;
not to be backward in or about doing sth; 毫不犹豫地做某事;
she isn't backward in coming forward British informal 她一点都不腼腆
5 (dated or offensive) (having learning difficulties) 迟钝的 derogatory ‹child, pupil›