Definition
to refrain from taking action, typically due to fear or the desire to avoid worsening a situation
因惧惧而退缩
She held back her opinions because she was afraid of failure.
她因为害怕失败而忍住不说出她的意见。
During the meeting, he always tried to hold back his negative feelings.
在会议期间，他总是试图忍住他的负面情绪。
They chose to hold back and not speak up due to concerns about starting a debate.
他们因为担心引发辩论而选择不发言。