keep back

US /kiːp bæk/
UK /kiːp bæk/
"keep back" picture
1.

阻止, 阻挡

to prevent someone from moving forward or entering a place

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The police tried to keep back the crowd.
警察试图阻止人群前进。
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Please keep back from the edge of the cliff.
请远离悬崖边缘。
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restrainhold backrepeldeterprevent
2.

忍住, 隐瞒

to hide or not reveal information or feelings

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She tried to keep back her tears.
她试图忍住眼泪。
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He decided to keep back the truth from his family.
他决定对家人隐瞒真相。
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concealwithholdsuppresshidereserve
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