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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
hold something back
▪ I. ˌhold sthˈback derived
1. to not tell sb sth they want or need to know
•to hold back information
• I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits.
2. to stop yourself from expressing how you really feel
• She just managed to hold back her anger.
• He bravely held back his tears.
Main entry: ↑holdderived
▪ II. ˌhold sb/sthˈback derived
1. to prevent sb/sth from moving forward or crossing sth
• The police were unable to hold back the crowd.
• The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters.
2. to prevent the progress or development of sb/sth
• Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students?
• We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks.
Main entry: ↑holdderived
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