backhanded

• 形容言辞或赞美含混、间接、讽刺，或暗含贬义。也指反手击球的动作。

Describes a remark or compliment that is ambiguous, indirect, or has a hidden negative meaning.

1. Racket strokeB2formalsport

   A stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, typically in tennis or badminton.

   反手击球

   • She hit a powerful backhanded shot down the line.
   • His backhanded return caught the opponent off guard.
   • The coach taught them how to improve their backhanded swing.

   同义词backhand

   反义词forehanded

2. Indirect or ambiguousC1formal

   Expressed in a roundabout or ambiguous way, often implying criticism or insult.

   拐弯抹角的

   • He made a backhanded compliment about her cooking.
   • Her remark was a backhanded way of saying she disapproved.
   • The review was full of backhanded praise that felt insulting.

   同义词ambiguouscircuitousequivocalindirectinsinuatingobliqueroundaboutslysnideveiled

   反义词candiddirectexplicitfrankstraightforward

• 用手的掌背击打某人或某物；在体育中，指用球拍的反面击球。

A verb used to indicate striking or hitting someone or something with the back of the hand, or in sports, hitting a ball with a backhand stroke.

1. Hit a ball backhandB2formalsport

   To strike a ball, especially in tennis or similar sports, with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   反手击球

   • She backhanded the ball cross-court for a winner.
   • He prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The player backhanded the return with great precision.

   反义词forehand

2. Make a backhand strokeB2formalsport

   To execute a racket stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   反手击球

   • He backhanded the shuttlecock to the opponent's backcourt.
   • The coach taught her how to backhand properly.
   • She backhanded the ball with a smooth, fluid motion.

   反义词forehand

3. Write with backward slantC1formal

   To write in a style where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   用反向倾斜书写

   • The calligrapher backhanded the letters for a unique effect.
   • His handwriting backhands slightly, giving it a distinctive look.
   • She backhanded the note, making it hard to read.