backlash
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++back·lash /ˈbæklæʃ/ noun [countable] PPGa strong negative reaction by a number of people against recent events, especially against political or social developments 〔尤指对政治或社会事件的〕强烈反应，反对，抵制backlash against The 1970s saw the first backlash against the women’s movement. 20世纪70年代首次出现对妇女运动的抵制。backlash from The management fear a backlash from fans over the team’s poor performances. 管理层担心球迷会对球队的拙劣表现做出强烈反应。
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backlash• But it was not long before a backlash began.• The attacks have sparked a bitter backlash against the revolutionary forces.• He advised caution in the anti-bourgeois backlash, recognising the damage it could cause to the already frail economy.• Gascoigne and his colleagues would have faced a fierce backlash had Lazio lost to bitter local rivals Roma in the Olympic Stadium.• But it was time for backlash.• a growing backlash from angry voters• Perhaps he will hold back, not least for fear of the international backlash such a violation of democracy would trigger.• In partial deference to that pOtential backlash, current incumbents did not actively seek committee endorsement.• Members of the Rifle and Pistol Club fear a public backlash against their sport after a recent armed raid in the village.• Nevertheless, the subsequent press reviews demonstrated that no Smiths backlash was in motion.• The backlash against women who value their careers comes in numerous guises.backlash against• The 1970s saw the first backlash against the emerging women's movement.back·lash nounChineseSyllable
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backlash
back‧lash /ˈbæklæʃ/
noun [countable]
a strong negative reaction by a number of people against recent events, especially against political or social developments
backlash against
The 1970s saw the first backlash against the women’s movement.
backlash from
The management fear a backlash from fans over the team’s poor performances.
▪ reaction someone’s feelings, and how they behave, because of something that has happened or been said: I was stunned by the news, and my initial reaction was anger. | What was her reaction, when you told her that you were leaving?
▪response what you say or do when someone says or does something to you: The government’s immediate response was to reject the proposal. | The decision was made in response to requests from local residents. | We are still waiting to see if there is any response.
▪reception a particular type of reaction to someone’s ideas, work etc – used especially in the following phrases: The plan received warm reception from conference delegates (=they liked it). | The film received a mixed reception and commercially it was not successful (=many people did not like it). | The Association of Chief Police Officers gave the idea a cool reception (=they did not like it very much). | Alford’s views met with a hostile reception (=people were very disapproving).
▪feedback advice, criticism, praise etc that you give to someone, telling them how well they are working: Our English teacher gave us some feedback on our essays. | The feedback we have had from our customers has all been positive. | negative feedback
▪backlash an angry or violent reaction by a group of people to the actions or decisions of others: There has been a growing backlash against the government from angry voters. | fears of a right-wing backlash
back‧lash /ˈbæklæʃ/
noun [countable]a strong negative reaction by a number of people against recent events, especially against political or social developments
backlash against
backlash from
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