Definition
to refrain from taking action, typically due to fear or the desire to avoid worsening a situation
因懸惧而退縮
She held back her opinions because she was afraid of failure.
她因為害怕失敗而忍住不說出她的意見。
During the meeting, he always tried to hold back his negative feelings.
在會議期間，他總是試圖忍住他的負面情緒。
They chose to hold back and not speak up due to concerns about starting a debate.
他們因為擔心引發辯論而選擇不發言。