| 释义 |
hold (someone or something) in check hold (someone or something) in checkTo limit or restrain someone or something. We need to come up with provisions to hold the new director in check—otherwise, he'll totally dismantle our department.See also: check, holdkeep/hold somebody/something in ˈcheck control somebody/something: The disease is kept in check with drugs. ♢ It was difficult to hold their enthusiasm in check.See also: check, hold, keep, somebody, something |