backlash

Gegenreaktion, Protest

Eine starke, wütende Reaktion gegen eine Handlung, Entscheidung oder Veränderung.

In einfachem Englisch: A strong, angry reaction against an action, decision, or change.

• The decision caused a public backlash.
• She faced a backlash after her comments.
• There is growing backlash against the new policy.

So benutzt man es: backlash against something (There was a backlash against the new charges.); backlash from someone (The proposal caused a backlash from parents.)

Synonyme: outcry, hostile reaction

Häufige Wendungen: public backlash, face a backlash, backlash against something

Rückschlag

Eine plötzliche Rückwärtsbewegung, etwa wenn ein gespanntes Seil oder Band reißt oder losgelassen wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A sudden movement backward, such as when a stretched rope or band breaks or is released.

• The rope’s backlash struck his arm.
• Stand clear to avoid backlash when the cable snaps.
• The stretched band produced a sharp backlash.

Synonyme: recoil, kickback

Häufige Wendungen: a sudden backlash, rope backlash, violent backlash