fight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
1.
melawan balik, menentang
to resist an attack or an opponent
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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
Negara kecil itu memutuskan untuk melawan balik pencerobohan.
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
Dia belajar melawan balik pembuli.
2.
menahan, mengawal
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.
Dia cuba menahan air mata semasa bercakap.
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Dia terpaksa menahan ketawa semasa mesyuarat serius itu.