hold someone/something back

Related to word: hold

片语动词

Definition (阻止)

  1. C2

    to prevent someone or something from progressing or achieving their potential.

    抑制…的成长

    • His anxiety held him back from advancing in his career.

      他的焦虑阻碍了他在事业上的发展。

    • Her past experiences often held her back from reaching her full potential.

      她的过往经历常常阻碍她发挥全部潜力。

    • A lack of resources can hold a company back from growth.

      资源的缺乏可能阻碍公司的成长。

Definition (限制)

  1. C1

    To restrain someone or something from advancing or proceeding.

    拦截,制止

    • The police held the suspect back as he tried to flee.

      警察拦截了试图逃跑的嫌犯。

    • They managed to hold back those negative influences to ensure the safety of the children.

      他们成功阻止了那些负面影响,确保了孩子们的安全。

    • His teammates held him back to help him calm down.

      他的队友拦住了他,帮助他冷静下来。