Lingaku- see 臨陣退縮|临阵退缩[lin2 zhen4 tui4 suo1]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 临阵脱逃 refers to someone who backs out or escapes at a critical moment, especially in a situation where they are expected to take action.
- 临阵退缩 is another expression with a similar meaning that also conveys the idea of retreating or withdrawing under pressure.
It is used to describe a person who shows cowardice or fails to fulfill their responsibilities when they are needed most.
He suddenly backed out right before the competition, disappointing his teammates.
She had promised to participate in the speech, but backed out at the last moment, which was regrettable.
It emphasizes a lack of courage or decisive action in the face of challenges.
As the exam approached, he felt nervous and started to withdraw.
This project required courage, but she chose to back out at the last minute.
Generated collocations (experimental)
lín zhèn tuō táo临阵脱逃to flee at a critical momentlín zhèn tuì suō临阵退缩to back down at the critical momentlín zhèn临阵shí时táo逃to escape right before the deadlinelín zhèn临阵jí急táo逃to make a hasty escape in tense situationsjǐn jí紧急tuō táo脱逃to make an emergency escapelín chǎng临场shī tài失态to lose composure on the spotguān jiàn关键shí kè时刻táo bì逃避to evade responsibilities at a crucial momentguān jiàn关键shí时táo pǎo逃跑to run away at a crucial moment