backhanded
adj. 间接的；反手拍击的
v. 用手背打击；反手击球（backhand 的过去分词）
例句
In a backhanded way, I think a lot of my energy and strength comes from my campaigning.
我认为我许多的精力都间接来自于我的竞选活动。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Saying she's improved comes over as a backhanded compliment.
说她进步了是一种挖苦的恭维话。
They gave me a backhanded compliment when they said I was smart for a girl.
他们说我是一个聪明的女生，其实是一句言不由衷的恭维话。
