held back

language: ja

definitions

  1. to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing
    ja: 前進や進歩を妨げる
  2. to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions
    ja: 感情や意見を表現することを抑制する

examples

  1. The heavy rain held back the construction work.

    大雨が建設作業を遅らせた。

  2. He held back his tears during the ceremony.

    彼は式典で涙を堪えた。