hold back

language: zh

definitions

  1. to prevent something from happening or moving
    zh: 阻止
  2. to restrain oneself from expressing feelings or opinions
    zh: 抑制

examples

  1. The storm held back the flood waters.

    风暴阻止了洪水。

  2. She held back her tears during the ceremony.

    她在仪式上抑制住了眼泪。