backdoor

/ˈbæk.dɔːr/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbæk.dɔːr/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbak-ˈdȯr/ (ame, mw)

backdoor — adjective

  • backdoorpositive
  • more backdoorcomparative
  • most backdoorsuperlative

1. used for an action, agreement, or change that is arranged out of public view, es

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used for an action, agreement, or change that is arranged out of public view, especially by avoiding the fair or official way of doing things

例句

Reporters exposed a backdoor deal between the mayor and a property company.

collocation: backdoor deal

The rule was passed in a backdoor vote after most members had left.

collocation: backdoor vote

同義詞
  • secret

    broader; can simply mean hidden, without the idea of unfair procedure

  • underhand

    stronger; stresses dishonest or sneaky behaviour

  • unofficial

    only means outside the formal system; it does not always imply cheating

反義詞
  • open

    done publicly so people can see or check it

  • official

    approved and carried out through the formal process

  • aboveboard

    formal; completely honest and open

文法句型

a backdoor deal

a backdoor vote

a backdoor payment

a backdoor tax rise

用法筆記

Almost always used before nouns such as deal, vote, payment, or rule change. It usually carries a negative tone and suggests that someone is bypassing a normal, open process rather than acting openly.

常見錯誤

❌They changed the rule by the backdoor.
✅They changed the rule through a backdoor process.
💡In this sense, backdoor usually works as an adjective before a noun.

2. used for a sports move, pass, or run that goes behind defenders toward the side

2.形容詞C2
釋義

used for a sports move, pass, or run that goes behind defenders toward the side where nobody is ready to stop it

例句

Jin made a backdoor cut and caught the pass under the basket.

collocation: backdoor cut

A quick backdoor pass sent the forward free under the hoop.

同義詞
  • weak-side

    sports term for action from the far side; not every weak-side move slips behind defenders

  • blind-side

    stresses surprise from where defenders are not looking, rather than the exact play pattern

  • off-ball

    describes movement away from the ball; broader than this specific attacking route

文法句型

a backdoor cut

a backdoor pass

a backdoor play

a backdoor run

用法筆記

Mainly used in basketball and football to describe movement into open space behind defenders. It is usually followed by nouns such as cut, pass, play, run, or move, not used on its own as a full action verb.

常見錯誤

❌The striker made a backdoor to score.
✅The striker made a backdoor run to score.
💡In this sense, backdoor usually describes a cut, pass, play, or run.