draw back

後ずさる、身を引く

怖さや驚きなどで、体を後ろへ動かす。

やさしい英語で： To move your body backward, often because something frightens or surprises you.

• She drew back in surprise.
• He drew back when the dog showed its teeth.
• Why did you draw back as I reached toward you?

使い方： draw back from someone/something (She drew back from the hot stove.)

類義語： move back, recoil, shrink back

よく使う表現： draw back suddenly, draw back from something, draw back in fear

引き戻す、引いて開ける

物を後ろや横に引き、開けたり隠れていたものを見せたりする。

やさしい英語で： To pull something backward or to the side, often to open it or uncover something.

• Draw back the curtains, please.
• He drew his hand back from the fire.
• The archer drew back the bow and aimed at the target.

使い方： draw something back (She drew the curtains back to let in the sunlight.)

類義語： pull back

よく使う表現： draw back something, draw back curtains, draw back a bow

退却する、後退する

その場を離れ、敵や危険から遠ざかる。

やさしい英語で： To leave a position and move away from an enemy or danger.

• The soldiers drew back.
• The army drew back to a safer position.
• As the enemy advanced, our forces began to draw back.

使い方： draw back from something (The troops drew back from their exposed position.)

類義語： retreat, fall back, pull back

反対語： advance

よく使う表現： draw back troops, draw back from something, draw back slowly

手を引く、撤退する

計画や活動、合意への参加を続けないと決める。

やさしい英語で： To decide not to continue with a plan, activity, or agreement.

• They drew back from the deal.
• She drew back from investing when she saw the risks.
• Several supporters have drawn back from the project.

使い方： draw back from something/doing something (They drew back from signing the agreement.)

類義語： withdraw, back out, pull out

よく使う表現： draw back from something, draw back from negotiations