backwash
n
1 backward movement of water in waves, esp behind a moving ship 回浪.
2 (fig 比喻) (usu unpleasant) results of an action, a policy or an event (行为、政策或事件的)後果, 余波(通常为不愉快者)
[attrib 作定语]
the backwash effect of the war years 战争年代的遗祸.
🗣️ 情景例句
That's us, Susan.
那正是我们, Susan。
For the time being.
暂时;暂且;目前
We offered them food and spoke to them kindly, but they remained motionless.