| 短语 | hold (sb) back |
| 释义 | hold (sb) back to be unwilling to do something, especially because you are being careful, or to make someone unwilling to do something〔尤指因谨慎而〕（使）（某人）犹豫，踌躇:•In the current situation many investors are holding back.在目前形势下，许多投资者退缩了。•She wanted to tell him but pride held her back.她想告诉他，可是自尊让她没有这样做。 |
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