Definition
- C2
To prevent someone or something undesirable from coming near or affecting one.
防止、遏免（不快的人或事）
Enhanced security measures help to keep potential threats at bay.
加强的安全措施有助于将潜在威胁拒之门外。
He keeps illness at bay through regular exercise and a healthy diet.
他通过定期运动和健康饮食来远离疾病。
The company strives to keep competition at bay through innovative strategies.
公司努力通过创新策略来抵御竞争。