| 释义 |
hold sb/sth at bay / keep sb/sth at bayidiom(held, held; kept, kept)to prevent an enemy from coming close or a problem from having a bad effect不让（敌人）接近；防止（问题）恶化◆i'm trying to keep my creditors at bay.我在竭力躲避债主。◆charlotte bit her lip to hold the tears at bay.夏洛特咬住嘴唇不让眼泪流出来。 |