spring back
Phrasal Verb
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★★★☆☆ Moderate
Neutral
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
✓ Do Say
- 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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