take a back seat

短语
大学

处于次要地位,为…让路

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To adopt a position of noninvolvement.

    习语

    The new chairman is happy to take a back seat when it comes to day-to-day operations.

  2. 2.

    To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.

    习语

    2004, My Life by Bill Clinton But as with most kids, politics took a backseat to daily life.

词源

From take a seat and back seat.

来源：wiktionary