| Front | at bay |
|---|---|
| Back | at 'bay • when an animal that is being hunted is at bay, it must turn and face the dogs and huntersbecause it is impossible to escape from them • (猎物)被围困,被迫作困兽之斗 ◘ hold / keep sb / sth at 'bay • to 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。 |
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