| 释义 |
●hold/keep sb/sth at ˈbayto prevent an enemy from coming close or a problem from having a bad effect 不让（敌人）接近；防止（问题）恶化 SYN ward off ◆I'm trying to keep my creditors at bay. 我在竭力避开债主。◆Charlotte bit her lip to hold the tears at bay. 夏洛特咬住嘴唇不让眼泪流出来。 See also bay |