"at bay" in Chinese (Simplified)
受到控制被遏制
Definition
防止某些危险、有害或不受欢迎的事物靠近或带来麻烦;阻止威胁变得更糟。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常与“keep”或“hold”连用(如“keep at bay”)。多指控制烦恼、敌人、疾病或负面情绪,常见于书面语或正式、半正式口语,属于比喻用法。
Examples
She tried to keep her fears at bay.
她试图把自己的恐惧**受到控制**。
Good hygiene keeps diseases at bay.
良好的卫生习惯可以让疾病**受到控制**。
The guard dog kept the thieves at bay.
警犬让小偷**被遏制**。
She drinks herbal tea to keep colds at bay during winter.
她冬天喝草药茶来让感冒**受到控制**。
Daily walks help keep stress at bay.
每天散步有助于让压力**受到控制**。
He managed to keep his anger at bay during the meeting.
他在会议中成功把愤怒**受到控制**。