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

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

忍住, 隐瞒

to hide or not reveal information or feelings

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