a blow made with the back of the hand 反手一击 shut up, or I'll give you a backhander. 闭嘴,否则我反手抽你一记。 ■a backhand stroke or shot in a game 反手击球
(Brit. informal)a secret payment, typically one made illegally; a bribe (英, 非正式)贿赂 a fortune had been paid in backhanders to local officials and politicians. 一大笔贿赂给了当地官员和政客。