释义:
hold back 阻止,抑制(感情),自制,抽出,隐藏
表示“阻止某种事情的发生”,用于阻止游行群众,抑制感情,或犹豫不决等。另外,还可以用来保守秘密 ( Keep something secret ) 。
例句:
She could barely hold back the tears.
她无法忍住泪水。
Did he hold back information on this issue?
他隐瞒了这个问题的情况?
I didn't hold back. I named names.
我没有隐瞒什么,该说的都说了。
Please don't hold back.
请不要隐瞒。
对话:
A: They asked me to give some money for their trip.
他们要我资助他们旅行。
B: I think you should hold back on paying.
我觉得你得慎重一点。