| 释义 |
holdback
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: hold back
1. : a device (as an iron catch on a carriage shaft with a looped strap) to enable a horse to back or hold back a vehicle
2. : one of several devices for holding something back or open: as
a. : a device (as a specially constructed hinge) for holding a door, shutter, or casement window open
b. : tieback
3.
a. : the act of holding something back or of holding back on something (as work or production)
< ordered a holdback until negotiations looked more auspicious >
b. : something held back or withheld often temporarily |