fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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1.

反擊, 抵抗

to resist an attack or an opponent

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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
小國決定反擊入侵。
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
她學會了反擊欺凌者。
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retaliateresistcounterattackdefend oneselfstrike back
2.

忍住, 抑制

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.
他說話時努力忍住眼淚。
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
在嚴肅的會議中，她不得不忍住笑聲。
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suppressrestrainhold backcontrolrepress
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