hold back

US /hoʊld bæk/
UK /hoʊld bæk/
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1.

阻礙, 阻止

to prevent someone or something from moving forward or making progress

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The strong current held back the swimmers.
強勁的水流阻礙了游泳者。
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Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
不要讓恐懼阻礙你追求夢想。
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2.

忍住, 隱瞞

to keep a secret or to refrain from expressing an emotion

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She tried to hold back her tears.
她試圖忍住眼淚。
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He couldn't hold back his laughter.
他忍不住笑了。
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