Used chiefly in attributive position, especially in fixed expressions such as "backwards compatibility".
Переводы
The driver made a backwards movement out of the garage.
Водитель сделал обратный манёвр из гаража.
отсталыйнегативная оценка, подчёркивает отставание Many consider the policy a backwards step for civil rights.
Многие считают эту политику отсталым шагом для гражданских прав.
Определения
Directed toward the back; facing or moving rearward. The driver made a backwards movement out of the garage.
Behind in progress, development, or sophistication; retrograde. Many consider the policy a backwards step for civil rights.
(also backwards mainly UK)
Переводы
He fell backwards off the stool.
Определения
Towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction. He took a step backwards to allow her to pass.
Returning to older and less effective ways. The breakdown in negotiations will be seen as a step backwards.
Синонимы
in reverse
toward the rear
in the opposite direction