PHRASAL VERB (在辯論、爭論中)認錯,服輸,改變意圖(或要求) If you climb down in an argument or dispute, you admit that you are wrong, or change your intentions or demands. (在辯論、爭論中)認錯,服輸,改變意圖(或要求)
If Lafontaine is forced to climb down, he may wish to reconsider his position. [VERBPREP.]
如果拉方丹被迫讓步,他可能願意重新考慮自己的立場。
He has climbed down on pledges to reduce capital gains tax. [VP + on/over]