1. She recoiled hastily at seeing a snake in the path. 她见到小路上有一条蛇就赶紧往后退。
2. Plots sometimes recoil on [upon] the plotters. 阴谋有时会报应在阴谋者身上。
3. Most people would recoil at seeing a snake in the path. 大部分人在路上看见蛇会向后退缩(蓑)。
英英解释
n.
1. the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
2. a movement back from an impact v.
1. draw back, as with fear or pain
2. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
3. spring back; spring away from an impact
4. spring back, as from a forceful thrust