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Hold back from Meaning in English

expression

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈfɹəm
HOHLD-BAK-frum
hˈəʊld/ /bˈæk/ /fɹˈɒm
HOHLD-BAK-from

释义

To stop yourself from doing something you want to do, often because of fear, doubt, or restraint.

用法与细微差别

Usually used for emotional or impulsive actions ('hold back from crying', 'hold back from saying something'). Slightly formal or reflective; 'hold back' alone also means 'restrain' but 'hold back from' specifies what is being stopped.

例句

I had to hold back from laughing in class.

basic

She couldn't hold back from crying when she heard the news.

basic

Try to hold back from eating too much candy.

basic

Sometimes you just can't hold back from saying what you feel.

natural

He managed to hold back from making a rude comment during the meeting.

natural

It's tough to hold back from spending money when there are sales everywhere.

natural