held back

language: zh

definitions

  1. to prevent someone or something from moving forward or progressing
    zh: 阻止某人或某事前进或进步
  2. to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions
    zh: 抑制自己表达情感或观点

examples

  1. The heavy rain held back the construction work.

    大雨阻碍了施工工作。

  2. He held back his tears during the ceremony.

    他在典礼上强忍泪水。