backstitch

• 一种用于缝纫和刺绣的重叠针法，每一针都从前一针的中间起针。

A noun referring to a type of overlapping stitch used in sewing and embroidery, where each stitch begins at the midpoint of the previous one.

1. B2formal

   A type of sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one, creating a continuous line of overlapping stitches.

   回针缝

   • She used a backstitch to sew the seam of the dress.
   • The embroidery pattern required a neat backstitch for outlining.
   • He learned how to do a backstitch in his sewing class.

• 在缝纫和刺绣中指一种针法：将针从织物背面穿到前面，再退回到前一针的针孔或针迹上，形成连续、牢固的线迹。

A verb used in sewing and embroidery to indicate the act of stitching backward over a previous stitch to create a strong, continuous line.

1. Sewing techniqueB2formal

   To sew using a stitch that overlaps the previous one by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding stitch.

   回针缝

   • She learned to backstitch the seams for extra durability.
   • The tailor backstitched the hem to prevent fraying.
   • You should backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam for strength.