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move back and forth

/muːv bæk ənd fɔːrθ/

翻译: 反复向一个方向移动,然后向相反方向移动;或在两个位置、观点或状态之间来回切换。

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/muːv bæk ənd fɔːrθ/B1informal
  • zh反复向一个方向移动,然后向相反方向移动;或在两个位置、观点或状态之间来回切换。

To repeatedly move in one direction and then the opposite direction, or to alternate between two positions, opinions, or states.

  1. Physical movementA2formal

    To move repeatedly in one direction and then in the opposite direction.

    zh来回移动

    • The pendulum moved back and forth steadily.
    • He was moving back and forth in his chair nervously.
    • The boat moved back and forth with the waves.
  2. Indecision or hesitationB2informal

    To change one's opinion or position repeatedly; to be unable to decide.

    zh犹豫不决

    • She kept moving back and forth on whether to accept the job offer.
    • The committee moved back and forth on the new policy for weeks.
    • Stop moving back and forth and make a decision.