英和和英

語源

back +‎ foot

動詞

backfoot (三人称単数 現在形 backfoots, 現在分詞 backfooting, 過去形および過去分詞形 backfooted)

1. (transitive) To put on the defensive; to put off balance.
   • 1996, Kenneth Branagh, “The Film diaries”, in Hamlet, page 188:

     Hamlet is bitter, evasive, now backfooting them, now attacking, now genial - their job isn't going to be easy.

   • 2006 February 21, “Japan opposition gears up for showdown on Livedoor”, in Boston Globe:

     Koizumi's government has been backfooted by the indictment of Horie, the former CEO of Livedoor Co., on charges of violating securities regulations

名詞

back foot (複数形 back feet)

1. (cricket) The batsman's foot closest to the wicket

関連する語

• back foot shot

参考

• front foot
• on the back foot

アナグラム

• factbook