hold back

US /hoʊld bæk/
UK /hoʊld bæk/
"hold back" picture
1.

막다, 방해하다

to prevent someone or something from moving forward or making progress

:
•
The strong current held back the swimmers.
강한 물살이 수영 선수들을 막았다.
•
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
두려움이 꿈을 쫓는 것을 방해하게 두지 마.
:
restrainimpedehinderobstructcurb
2.

참다, 억제하다

to keep a secret or to refrain from expressing an emotion

:
•
She tried to hold back her tears.
그녀는 눈물을 참으려 했다.
•
He couldn't hold back his laughter.
그는 웃음을 참을 수 없었다.
:
restrainsuppressconcealwithholdrepress
:
holdhold onhold inon holdbackbackinghold off