backsliding
US /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ/
名词
倒退, 故态复萌
the act of reverting to a worse state or condition, especially in religious or moral behavior
示例:
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His recent actions show a clear sign of backsliding from his previous commitments.
他最近的行为清楚地表明他从之前的承诺中倒退了。
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The community was concerned about the moral backsliding among some of its members.
社区对一些成员的道德倒退感到担忧。
形容词
倒退的, 退步的
reverting to a worse state or condition; showing a decline in standards or behavior
示例:
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The company's backsliding performance worried investors.
公司倒退的业绩让投资者担忧。
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He was accused of backsliding tendencies in his political views.
他被指控在政治观点上存在倒退的倾向。