fight back

US /faɪt bæk/
UK /faɪt bæk/
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1.

反击, 抵抗

to resist an attack or an opponent

:
The small country decided to fight back against the invasion.
小国决定反击入侵。
She learned to fight back against bullies.
她学会了反击欺凌者。
2.

忍住, 抑制

to make an effort to control one's emotions or physical reactions

:
He tried to fight back the tears as he spoke.
他说话时努力忍住眼泪。
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。