backwater
US /ˈbæk.wɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈbæk.wɔː.tər/
名词
1.
回水区, 死水
a part of a river or stream in which the water flows slowly or is stagnant
示例:
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The boat got stuck in the shallow backwater.
船在浅回水区搁浅了。
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Fish often gather in the quiet backwaters of the river.
鱼类常聚集在河流平静的回水区。
2.
落后地区, 停滞状态
a place or state of affairs that is isolated and has made little or no progress
示例:
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The small town was considered a cultural backwater.
这个小镇被认为是文化上的落后地区。
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He felt stuck in a professional backwater, with no opportunities for advancement.
他觉得自己陷入了职业停滞，没有晋升机会。