| 释义 |
back·waterBrE /ˈbækwɔːtə(r)/ NAmE /ˈbækwɔːtər/ noun a part of a river away from the main part , where the water only moves slowly （河流的）滞水，壅水，回水(oftendisapproving ) a place that is away from the places where most things happen , and is therefore not affected by events , progress , new ideas , etc .与世隔绝的地区；落后地区◆ a sleepy /quiet /rural backwater 沉寂的/宁静的/乡下的落后地区 |