drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
同义词：lapse
backslide例句
He's a reformed criminal who may yet backslide.
他是个经过改造的罪犯，然而仍有可能故态复萌。
backslide详细解释
back.slide v.intr.（不及物动词）back.slid[-sld.] back.slid.ing,back.slides To revert to sin or wrongdoing, especially in religious practice.故态复萌，堕落：恢复到罪恶或错误上，尤指在宗教活动中 【引伸】 back.slid.er n.（名词）
