to push back sth

to push back sth
1. (physically) to push sth back or to push back sth
[+ object] 把…向后推
- The woman pushed back her chair and stood up. 那个女人把椅子往后一推, 站了起来。
[+ person] 使后退
- Police used tear gas to push back the crowds. 警察使用催泪瓦斯使人群后退。
2. to push sth back or to push back sth
[+ hair] 向后捋(头发)
3. (postpone) to push sth back or to push back sth推迟；推后
- Her match was due to start at 12.45 pm, but it was pushed back by an hour. 她的比赛原定下午12点45开始, 但是推后了一个小时。
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