Vocab Bloom Hub

at bay

/æt beɪ/

翻译: 习语,意为使某人或某物保持距离、不使其靠近或将其遏制住,常用于危险、疾病或威胁的语境。

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/æt beɪ/C1formal
  • zh习语,意为使某人或某物保持距离、不使其靠近或将其遏制住,常用于危险、疾病或威胁的语境。

An idiomatic expression meaning to keep something or someone at a distance, prevent them from approaching, or hold them back, often used in contexts of danger, illness, or threats.

  1. Keep something awayB2formal

    To prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from approaching or affecting you.

    zh使无法靠近

    • She held the attackers at bay with a loud scream.
    • Regular exercise helps keep illness at bay.
    • The soldiers kept the enemy at bay until reinforcements arrived.
  2. Control a situationB2formal

    To maintain control over a difficult situation or emotion.

    zh控制住

    • He managed to keep his anger at bay during the argument.
    • The company is trying to keep financial problems at bay.
    • She kept her fears at bay by focusing on her work.
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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