recoiling
recoiling — 名詞
1. the sharp backward push of a firearm against the shooter's body at the moment th
後座力
槍枝射擊時的向後衝力
the sharp backward push of a firearm against the shooter's body at the moment the bullet is fired
The rifle's recoil pushed hard against Jabari's shoulder when he fired at the target.
Jabari 朝目標開火時，步槍的後座力重重地撞上他的肩膀。
the recoil of a rifle — possessive structure
Caleb learned to control the recoil by pressing the stock more firmly against his body.
Caleb 學會了將槍托更緊地抵住身體，以控制後座力。
Hunters often wear thick padded clothing to reduce the discomfort caused by a gun's recoil.
獵人經常穿著厚墊衣物，以減輕槍枝後座力造成的不適。
The powerful recoil of the old shotgun surprised Sofia the first time she fired it.
Sofia 第一次開那把舊獵槍時，強大的後座力讓她大吃一驚。
A heavy recoil can make the next shot less accurate if the shooter does not brace properly.
後座力過大時，若射手沒有穩住身體，下一發子彈就可能打不準。
- kickback
less formal, used especially for smaller firearms
- backward thrust
more technical, less common in everyday speech
文法句型
the recoil of a gun/rifle/shotgun
用法筆記
Only sense that refers specifically to firearms. Not used for general backward movement.
常見錯誤
2. a sudden backward movement of the body or an object, especially in reaction to s
急退
因受驚嚇而急向後撤
a sudden backward movement of the body or an object, especially in reaction to something unpleasant or surprising
Théo's quick recoil from the hot stove made him stumble into the kitchen counter.
Théo 被熱爐子燙到時猛然向後一退，撞到了廚房流理台。
recoil from [something] — prepositional structure
The children's startled recoil from the barking dog made everyone in the park laugh.
孩子們被吠叫的狗嚇得往後跳，公園裡的每個人都笑了出來。
Karim felt a sharp recoil in his arm muscles as he yanked his hand away from the electric fence.
Karim 被電圍欄電到，手臂猛然一抽，感到一陣急退的力道。
The cat's sudden recoil from the garden hose was so fast that Liang barely saw it move.
那隻貓看到水管時突然向後彈開，Liang 幾乎沒看清牠是怎麼動的。
- withdrawal
slower, more deliberate — not as sudden as recoil
- retreat
suggests moving a longer distance away from danger
- advance
movement forward toward something
文法句型
a recoil from/at something
用法筆記
Distinguish from the 'GUN RECOIL' sense (noun/1): this sense describes any general backward motion, often of a living creature or one of its body parts, and is not limited to firearms.
recoiling — 動詞
- recoilingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- recoilings3rd person singular
- recoilinging-ing form
- recoilingedpast simple
1. to suddenly pull or jerk your body away from someone or something that frightens
退縮；畏縮
因恐懼或厭惡而後退
to suddenly pull or jerk your body away from someone or something that frightens, shocks, or disgusts you
Emma recoiled when she saw the huge spider crawling across her bedroom pillow.
Emma 看到那隻大蜘蛛在自己枕頭上爬行時，嚇得往後一縮。
recoil at the sight of — followed by when-clause describing the trigger
The villagers recoiled from the thick smoke that came pouring out of the school roof.
村民們被學校屋頂冒出濃煙，嚇得連忙向後退。
Stefan recoiled in disgust as the waiter brought out a plate of raw squid covered in sauce.
服務生端出一盤滿是醬汁的生魷魚時，Stefan 厭惡地向後退了一步。
Allison recoiled at the sight of blood running down the white hospital corridor floor.
Allison 看到血沿著白色醫院走廊地板流過來時，驚恐地縮了一下身子。
Even the bravest soldier recoiled from the terrible scene after the car bomb exploded.
就連最勇敢的士兵，看到汽車炸彈爆炸後那可怕的場景也不禁退縮。
- flinch
more automatic, often before a blow or threat — less emotional
- shrink back
less sudden, more about becoming smaller in fear
- wince
facial or body reaction to pain, not necessarily moving away
文法句型
recoil at/from something
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person or animal. The trigger (what causes the reaction) is introduced by 'at', 'from', or a 'when'-clause. The physical movement is often brief and automatic.
常見錯誤
2. to reject a proposal, principle, or action with strong moral disapproval, often
抗拒；排斥
因道德理由拒絕某想法
to reject a proposal, principle, or action with strong moral disapproval, often because it feels wrong or unacceptable
The committee recoiled from the suggestion that they should sell the public park to building developers.
委員會極力反對把公園賣給建商蓋房子的建議。
recoil from a suggestion/proposal — formal rejection pattern
Nora recoiled at the very idea of lying to her closest friend just to earn a promotion at work.
Nora 一想到為了升職就要對最要好的朋友說謊，就深感排斥。
Many young voters recoiled when they heard the candidate's plan to cut education funding across the country.
許多年輕選民聽到候選人打算大砍全國教育經費時，都感到強烈抗拒。
Zuri recoiled from the proposal to build a chemical plant right next to the primary school playground.
Zuri 強烈反對在那所小學操場旁邊建化工廠的提案。
- balk at
very close in meaning; 'balk' emphasises hesitation and resistance rather than moral disgust
- shrink from
more literary; suggests avoiding a difficult duty, not just rejecting an idea
- be repelled by
describes a feeling of repulsion rather than the act of withdrawal
文法句型
recoil at/from something
用法筆記
Subject is a person or group reacting to an abstract concept (a plan, idea, policy). Unlike sense 1 (FEAR/DISGUST), the trigger is not a physical stimulus but a moral or intellectual one. Common in formal writing and news reporting.
常見錯誤
3. to return forcefully to an earlier position or shape after being pulled, pressed
彈回；反彈
受壓後恢復原有位置或形狀
to return forcefully to an earlier position or shape after being pulled, pressed, or stretched away from it
The thick rubber band recoiled sharply when Liang let go of the end he had been holding.
Liang 放開那條粗橡皮筋的一端後，它猛地彈了回來。
recoil sharply — adverb of manner
The metal spring recoiled into its original shape after Apinya stopped pressing down on it.
Apinya 停止按壓之後，那根金屬彈簧又彈回了原來的形狀。
The diving board recoiled upward, sending the young swimmer flying high into the air above the pool.
跳板向上彈起，把年輕游泳選手高高拋到了泳池上空。
When the archer released the bowstring, it recoiled forward and launched the arrow straight toward the target.
弓箭手放開弓弦後，弦線向前彈回，將箭矢直接射向靶心。
- rebound
more common in sports contexts; suggests hitting a surface and bouncing off
- spring back
explicit two-word verb, equally common in everyday use
- bounce back
less formal; suggests a lighter, quicker return
文法句型
recoil + adverb (sharply, back, immediately)
recoil into something
用法筆記
Subject is typically an inanimate object such as a spring, elastic band, bowstring, or flexible surface. Often used with adverbs of speed ('sharply', 'immediately', 'quickly') to emphasise the force of the return.