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look backward

/lʊk ˈbækwəd/

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phrase

/lʊk ˈbækwəd/B1informal
  • ruНаправить взгляд позади себя или, в переносном смысле, размышлять о прошлых событиях, опыте или решениях, а не сосредотачиваться на настоящем или будущем.

To direct one's gaze behind oneself, or figuratively, to reflect on past events, experiences, or decisions rather than focusing on the present or future.

  1. To think about the pastB1formal

    To reflect on or consider past events, experiences, or decisions.

    ruОглядываться назад

    • It's healthy to look backward and learn from your mistakes.
    • She looked backward at her childhood with fondness.
    • He often looks backward to the good old days.
  2. To physically turn and look behindA2formal

    To turn one's head or body to see what is behind.

    ruОглянуться назад

    • He looked backward to see if anyone was following him.
    • She looked backward over her shoulder before crossing the street.
    • The driver looked backward while reversing the car.