spring back

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Meaning: To return quickly to original position or state

迅速恢复到原来的位置或状态
Volver rápidamente a la posición o estado original
素早く元の位置や状態に戻る
빠르게 원래 위치나 상태로 돌아가다

Used for things that recover elastically or quickly.

用于描述有弹性地或快速恢复的事物。可指物理弹性或恢复能力。
Se usa para cosas que se recuperan elásticamente o rápidamente.
弾力的に、または素早く回復することを表す。物理的な弾性や回復力を示す。
탄력적으로 또는 빠르게 원래 상태로 돌아가는 것에 사용한다.
Base verb: spring
Particle: back
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. The branch sprang back.
    树枝弹了回来
    La rama volvió a su posición
    枝がバネのように跳ね返った
    나뭇가지가 탄력 있게 튕겨 돌아갔다.
  2. Her hair springs back into curls.
    她的头发很快恢复成卷发
    Su pelo vuelve a rizarse
    彼女の髪はすぐにカールに戻る
    그녀의 머리카락은 곧바로 곱슬로 돌아간다.
  3. The economy sprang back quickly.
    经济迅速恢复了
    La economía se recuperó rápidamente
    経済は素早く回復した
    경제가 빠르게 회복되었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: recovery, elasticity, return

Tone: dynamic

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  • Sprang back
    弹回、恢复
    volvió、se recuperó
    跳ね返った、回復した
    튕겨 돌아왔다

Origin & History

From the elastic springing motion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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