He was forced to recant his statement after new evidence came to light.
在新证据曝光后,他被迫撤回了自己的声明。
Under immense pressure from the authorities, the scientist chose to recant his controversial theory rather than face imprisonment.
在当局的巨大压力下,这位科学家选择撤回他那有争议的理论,而不是面临监禁。