Definition
后移 is a noun that refers to the act or result of moving something backward in physical space or postponing it in time. In linguistic contexts it can mean 'backshifting' (e.g., tense in reported speech), but in everyday use it's more common for actual physical relocation or schedule delays.
noun
backward shiftthe act of moving something backwardpostponementdeferment to a later time
Examples
- 后移。Gōngsī de hòu yí jìhuà yǐjīng pīzhǔn le.The company's backshifting plan has been approved.
- 后移。Zhè cì huìyì rìqī yǒu hòu yí.This meeting's date has been postponed.
- 后移。Yǔyánxué zhōng shítài de hòu yí shì ge zhòngyào gàiniàn.Tense backshifting in linguistics is an important concept.
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