choke back
US /tʃoʊk bæk/
UK /tʃoʊk bæk/
1.
忍住, 抑制
to try very hard to prevent yourself from showing an emotion
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She had to choke 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 tried to choke back his anger, but it was clear he was furious.
他試圖抑制怒火，但很明顯他非常憤怒。