pull back

language: zh

definitions

  1. to move backward or retreat from a position
    zh: 向后移动或从某个位置撤退
  2. to reduce or decrease something, such as spending or effort
    zh: 减少或降低某物，如支出或努力

examples

  1. The army pulled back to a defensive position.

    军队撤退到防御阵地。

  2. We need to pull back on our spending.

    我们需要减少支出。