bite back
US /baɪt bæk/
UK /baɪt bæk/
1.
反駁, 回擊
to react to something negative or harmful by attacking or criticizing in return
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She wanted to bite back at his rude comments but held her tongue.
她想反駁他粗魯的評論，但忍住了。
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The company's strong response helped them bite back against the negative publicity.
公司強有力的回應幫助他們反擊了負面宣傳。
2.
忍住, 抑制
to suppress or hold back a strong emotion, especially tears or anger
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She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
在感人的告別中，她不得不忍住眼淚。
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He managed to bite back his anger and remain calm.
他設法忍住了怒火，保持冷靜。