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keep back

英 [kiːp bæk]

美 [kiːp bæk]

留存,保留(…的一部分); 隐瞒; 保密

柯林斯词典

  • PHRASAL VERB 留存,保留(…的一部分)
    If youkeep backpart of something, you do not use or give away all of it, so that you still have some to use at a later time.
    1. Roughly chop the vegetables, and keep back a little to chop finely and serve as a garnish.
      大致切一下蔬菜,留下一点切细用作饰菜。
  • PHRASAL VERB 隐瞒;保密
    If youkeepsome informationback, you do not tell all that you know about something.
    1. Neither of them is telling the whole truth. Invariably, they keep something back.
      他俩谁也没把全部实情都说出来。他们总是要隐瞒些什么。

英英释义

verb

  • hold back
    1. The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room
    Synonym:withhold
  • secure and keep for possible future use or application
    1. The landlord retained the security deposit
    2. I reserve the right to disagree
    Synonym:retainholdhold back
  • keep under control
    1. suppress a smile
    2. Keep your temper
    3. keep your cool
    Synonym:restrainkeephold back

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