基本含义
“Back out of” 是一个英语短语动词(phrasal verb),意思是“退出、撤出、食言”,通常指某人决定不再履行先前承诺或参与的计划、协议、安排等。
常见用法
该短语后通常接名词或动名词(即“back out of something”):
- back out of a deal(退出一笔交易)
- back out of an agreement(违背协议)
- back out of a promise(食言)
- back out of plans(放弃原定计划)
典型例句
He promised to help but backed out of it at the last minute.
Don’t back out of your responsibilities just because things get tough.
They tried to back out of the contract, but it was too late.
语气与语境
“Back out of” 常带有负面含义,暗示不守信用或缺乏责任感。在正式或非正式场合均可使用,但多用于描述他人未兑现承诺的行为。