backlash

/ˈbæklæʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbæklæʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbak-ˌlash/ (ame, mw)

backlash — noun

  • backlashsingular
  • backlashesplural

1. strong public opposition that appears after a new decision, social change, or pu

1.名詞C1
釋義

strong public opposition that appears after a new decision, social change, or public event upsets many people.

例句

The mayor faced a backlash after closing the only night market in town.

backlash after + public decision

Parents organized online after the school cut music classes, and the backlash grew fast.

backlash from + affected group

同義詞
  • pushback

    often milder and more immediate resistance to a plan or request

  • outcry

    stresses loud public anger, especially in the media

  • blowback

    emphasizes harmful consequences that return to hurt the original actor

反義詞
  • support

    shows approval instead of resistance

  • acceptance

    focuses on people being willing to allow or welcome the change

文法句型

backlash against + [change / group / policy]

backlash from + [group]

backlash over + [decision / campaign]

trigger / spark / face backlash

用法筆記

Usually refers to a response from many people, not a private complaint from one person. Common patterns are backlash against something, backlash over something, and backlash from a group.

常見錯誤

❌I got backlash from my brother for borrowing his charger.
✅My brother got angry with me for borrowing his charger.
💡'backlash' usually describes a strong public or group reaction, not one person's complaint.

2. a quick movement back caused when something is hit, pulled, or forced the other

2.名詞C2
釋義

a quick movement back caused when something is hit, pulled, or forced the other way.

例句

The old tractor jerked with a backlash when Sana pulled the starter cord.

backlash when force is applied

A sharp backlash from the drill twisted Quan's wrist during the repair.

backlash from + tool

同義詞
  • recoil

    common for a backward kick after firing or impact

  • kickback

    often used for sudden backward force from a tool

  • snap-back

    highlights a quick return movement after tension is released

文法句型

backlash from + [tool / machine / cable]

a backlash when + [force is applied]

cause / reduce backlash

用法筆記

Often used for tools, cables, chains, or other equipment under force. It describes the sudden movement back, not the original forward hit.

常見錯誤

❌The hammer gave a backlash when it hit the nail.
✅The cable gave a backlash when it was pulled too tight.
💡'backlash' names the movement back after force, not the first strike itself.