hold back

US /hoʊld bæk/
UK /hoʊld bæk/
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1.

أعاق, منع, كبح

to prevent someone or something from moving forward or making progress

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The strong current held back the swimmers.
التيار القوي أعاق السباحين.
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Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
لا تدع الخوف يعيقك عن تحقيق أحلامك.
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2.

حبس, كبح, كتم

to keep a secret or to refrain from expressing an emotion

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She tried to hold back her tears.
حاولت حبس دموعها.
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He couldn't hold back his laughter.
لم يستطع كبح ضحكاته.
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