| 单词 | hold/keep sb/sth at bay | 
| 释义 | ● hold /keep sb /sth at ˈbay 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SYN ward off◆ I'm trying to keep my creditors at bay . 我在竭力避开债主。◆ Charlotte bit her lip to hold the tears at bay . 夏洛特咬住嘴唇不让眼泪流出来。See also bay | 
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