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lean over backward- = bend(或fall, lean) over backwards [见 backwards]
lean(或bend) over backward(s)- 矫枉过正；(为避免一种倾向而)走向另一极端：
The mayor leaned over backward to avoid the appearance of nepotism. 市长为了避免裙带关系的出现而走向了另一个极端。 - [口语]极为拼命(做某事)；尽最大努力(达到目的)：
He leaned over backward to curry favour with influential officials. 他极力巴结权贵。 They leaned over backwards to persuade him out of his plan. 他们竭尽全力劝他放弃他的计划。
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