"hold it in" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 忍住

Definition

控制自己不表达情感、需求或反应，例如情绪、眼泪或生理需求。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式用语，常用于控制情绪（如'忍住眼泪'），或生理需求（如憋尿）。表达情绪时过度'忍住'可能对健康不利，有时表达出来更好。

Examples

I tried to hold it in, but I started crying.

我努力**忍住**，但还是哭了出来。

He couldn't hold it in and laughed out loud.

他没能**忍住**，大声笑了出来。

If you need to use the bathroom, don't hold it in too long.

如果你要上厕所，不要**忍太久**。

Sometimes it's better not to hold it in—just talk about your feelings.

有时候不要总是**忍住**，把感受说出来更好。

She was so angry, but she tried hard to hold it in at work.

她很生气，但在工作时努力**忍住**。

Don't hold it in—if you have to laugh, just laugh!

别**忍住**—想笑就笑吧！