throwback

['θrəubæk]

n.返回, 返祖现象

例句与用法：

His sentiment is a throwback to the old colonial day.

他的观点还是从前殖民时代的那种观点。

词形变化：

名词复数: throwaways |

详细释义：

n.[C][(+to)]

1. 返回; 大倒退

His sentiments were a throwback to the old colonial days.

他的观点还是从前殖民时代的那种观点。

2. 【生】返祖现象; 返祖者(=atavism)

Being a sort of throwback to the Victorian age, she won't go against her old dad's wishes.

她有点像维多利亚时代的女性, 不肯违背自己老父的意愿。