单词 | hold back |
释义 | hold back transitive verb 1. a. < had to hold the children back from running out into the street > b. < followed the policy of holding any child back who could not read adequately > 2. a. < held a large sum back to cover costs of handling > b. < who is at liberty to speak and hold nothing back — F.L.Paxson > 3. intransitive verb < held back from making a complete statement about his political position > < were asked to hold back on food deliveries during the shortage > < when they asked the child to come in he held back > Synonyms: see keep |
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