v.改变立场，软化，退缩，变卦，出尔反尔，背弃诺言

原形：backpedal第三人称单数：backpedals过去式：backpedaled过去分词：backpedaled现在分词：backpedaling

The driver had to backpedal to avoid hitting the parked car.
司机不得不后退以避免撞到停着的车。
After making a controversial statement, the politician quickly backpedaled to clarify his position.
在发表了有争议的言论后，这位政治家迅速收回言论以澄清立场。
She realized her mistake and started backpedaling to regain control of the situation.
她意识到自己的错误，开始后退以重新控制局面。
The cyclist was skillfully navigating through the crowd by backpedaling.
骑自行车的人通过后退骑行在人群中显得非常熟练。
In the heated debate, he had to backpedal when presented with new evidence against his argument.
在激烈的辩论中，他面对新的反驳证据时不得不改变立场。
After receiving negative feedback, the company decided to backpedal on their previous marketing strategy.
在收到负面反馈后，公司决定撤销之前的营销策略。
The football coach ordered his players to backpedal to defend against the opposing team's attack.
足球教练命令队员们后撤来防守对方的进攻。
The investor decided to backpedal on his investments in technology stocks after the market downturn.
在股市下滑后，这位投资者决定减少对科技股的投资。
When asked about the controversy, the artist initially tried to justify it but eventually had to backpedal for fear of public backlash.
当被问及争议时，艺术家起初试图辩解，但最终因为担心公众的反对而退缩。
After realizing she offended her friend, she immediately apologized and began backpedaling to mend their relationship.
在意识到自己冒犯了朋友后，她立刻道歉并努力修复关系。