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hold (sb) back

更新日期:2026-08-14

词语 hold (sb) back
释义

hold (sb) back to be unwilling to do something, especially because you are being careful, or to make someone unwilling to do something〔尤指因谨慎而〕(使)(某人)犹豫,踌躇:•In the current situation many investors are holding back.在目前形势下,许多投资者退缩了。•She wanted to tell him but pride held her back.她想告诉他,可是自尊让她没有这样做。

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