fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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1.

맞서 싸우다, 반격하다

to resist an attack or an opponent

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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
작은 나라는 침략에 맞서 싸우기로 결정했다.
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
그녀는 괴롭히는 사람들에게 맞서 싸우는 법을 배웠다.
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retaliateresistcounterattackdefend oneselfstrike back
2.

참다, 억누르다

to make an effort to control one's emotions or physical reactions

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He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
그는 말하면서 눈물을 참으려 노력했다.
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
그녀는 진지한 회의 중에 웃음을 참아야 했다.
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suppressrestrainhold backcontrolrepress
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