backtrack /ˈbækˌtræk/ (also back-track) ( backtracking, backtracked, backtracks )

• 1. 

  V-I If you backtrack on a statement or decision you have made, you do or say something that shows that you no longer agree with it or support it. 改变主意

  例：

  The committee backtracked by scrapping the controversial bonus system.

  该委员会改变主意，废除充满争议性的奖金系统。

  例：

  His arrest sparked fears that the country was backtracking on market reforms.

  他被捕一事引起恐慌，国家有关市场改革政策可能会有变动。

• 2. 

  backtracking N-UNCOUNT

  例：

  He promised there would be no backtracking on policies.

  他保证不再改变政策上的决定。

• 3. 

  V-I If you backtrack, you go back along a path or route you have just used. 由原路返回

  例：

  Leonard jumped in his car and started backtracking.

  里欧纳德跳上车，原路返回。

  例：

  We had to backtrack to the corner and cross the street.

  我们必须退回转角，然后过马路。

• 4. 

  V-I If you backtrack in an account or explanation, you talk about things which happened before the ones you were previously talking about. 回溯

  例：

  Can we just backtrack a little bit and look at your primary and secondary education?

  我们能否稍微回顾一下刚刚提及的你的中小学教育背景？