댐이나 장애물로 인해 흐르지 않고 고여 있거나 역류하는 물의 부분
A part of a river where the water is stagnant or flows backward because it is dammed or held back by an obstruction.
예문:
"The stagnant backwater was a breeding ground for mosquitoes during the summer."
"Engineers studied the backwater effect caused by the new bridge supports."
발전이나 진보가 없는 고립되고 침체된 장소나 상황
A place or situation that is isolated and lacks progress, development, or intellectual activity.
예문:
"The region was once an industrial powerhouse but is now considered an economic backwater."
"She felt trapped in a cultural backwater where nothing ever changed."
노를 반대로 젓거나 추진기를 역작동시켜 배를 후진시키다
To row a boat backward or use a propeller to stop or reverse its motion.
예문:
"The rower had to backwater suddenly to avoid a collision with a floating log."
"Backwater slowly to keep the boat steady against the wind."
이전에 했던 말이나 의견, 약속 등을 철회하거나 취소하다
To retract or withdraw a statement, opinion, or promise previously made.
예문:
"The CEO was forced to backwater on the new policy after employees threatened to strike."
"He tried to backwater his earlier claims when presented with contradictory evidence."