공포나 혐오감으로 인해 갑자기 움찔하거나 뒷걸음치다
to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
예문:
"The child recoiled in fear when the dog barked loudly."
"He recoiled from the foul smell coming from the basement."
어떤 생각이나 전망에 대해 공포, 경악 또는 혐오감을 느끼다
to feel fear, horror, or disgust at the thought or prospect of something
예문:
"She recoiled at the thought of working for such a dishonest company."
"Many investors recoiled from the risky proposal."
발사 또는 충격에 대한 반응으로 갑자기 뒤로 밀려나다
to move abruptly backward as a reaction to firing or impact
예문:
"The spring will recoil once the pressure is released."
"The pistol recoiled sharply in her hand."
행위가 그 행위를 시작한 사람에게 부정적인 결과로 되돌아오다
to have an adverse reactive effect on the person who originated an action
예문:
"The cruel prank recoiled on the group of teenagers."
"Her attempts to sabotage her rival recoiled upon her own career."
총기나 물체가 발사될 때 발생하는 갑작스러운 후방 움직임
the sudden backward movement of a gun or object when discharged
예문:
"The recoil of the high-powered rifle bruised his shoulder."
"A hydraulic buffer was used to dampen the recoil."