B1
backwards
/ˈbækwədz/
adverb
do tyłu
/dɔ ˈtɨwu/· przysłówekAlso
wstecz
Definition
Towards the back or in the reverse direction.
Examples
He took a step backwards to avoid the puddle.
Cofnął się o krok do tyłu, żeby ominąć kałużę.
The video played backwards, showing the car reversing.
Wideo odtwarzało się wstecz, pokazując cofający się samochód.
Collocations
fall backwardsmove backwardslook backwards
adjective
zacofany
/zat͡sɔˈfanɨ/· przymiotnikDefinition
Directed towards the back or past, or not advanced; undeveloped.
Examples
Some people still hold very backwards views on gender equality.
Niektórzy ludzie wciąż mają bardzo zacofane poglądy na równość płci.
Synonyms
Collocations
backwards thinkingbackwards country
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