fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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1.

反击, 抵抗

to resist an attack or an opponent

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The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
小国决定反击入侵。
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She learned to fight back against bullies.
她学会了反击欺凌者。
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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.
他说话时努力忍住眼泪。
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She had to fight back a laugh during the serious meeting.
在严肃的会议中，她不得不忍住笑声。
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suppressrestrainhold backcontrolrepress
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