recoil
noun · verbA2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Danh từ
noun- 1.
(countable, uncountable)A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
the recoil of nature, or of the blood
- 2.
(countable, uncountable)The state or condition of having recoiled.
- 3.
(countable, uncountable)(firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.
- 4.
(countable, uncountable)An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
Động từ
verb- 1.
(intransitive)To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.
- 2.
(archaic, intransitive)To recoil before an opponent.
- 3.
(intransitive)(weaponry) Of a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
- 4.
(intransitive, obsolete)To retire, withdraw.
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From fro reculer. Further from re- + cūlus.