Definition
背离 is a formal verb meaning 'to deviate from' or 'to go against' something like a principle, rule, or path. It often carries a negative connotation of straying from what is correct or expected. The noun sense 'deviation' is rare as a standalone noun, and 'extravagance' is a mistranslation — ignore that gloss.
v.
to deviate fromto depart from (a principle, standard, or course)to go againstto betray (expectations or trust)
Examples
- 背离。Tā de xíngwéi wánquán bèi lí le gōngsī de jiàzhíguān.His behavior completely deviated from the company's values.
- 背离。Wǒmen bù néng bèi lí zuìchū de mùbiāo.We cannot depart from our original goal.
- 背离。Zhège juédìng bèi lí le rénmín de qīwàng.This decision went against the people's expectations.
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