to hold back
[phrase form: hold]
01
抑える, 阻止する
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
Transitive: to hold back sb/sth
例
The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination.
兵士たちは決意を持って前進する敵軍を食い止めた。
02
抑える, 妨げる
to cause someone to hesitate before taking action or speaking
Transitive: to hold back sb from sth
例
His shyness held him back from approaching the group at the party.
彼の内気さが、パーティーでグループに近づくのを妨げた。
03
抑える, 押さえる
to suppress one's true feelings or emotions, often to avoid displaying them openly
Transitive: to hold back an emotion or emotional reaction
例
She tried to hold back her tears during the emotional farewell.
彼女は感動的な別れの際に涙をこらえようとした。
04
控える, 隠す
to not disclose information or facts that a person wants or needs to know
Transitive: to hold back information
例
She felt that her friend was holding back information about the upcoming surprise.
彼女は友達が今度のサプライズについての情報を隠していると感じた。
05
抑える, 我慢する
to refrain from taking immediate action or speaking out, typically due to uncertainty, reluctance
Intransitive: to hold back | to hold back from sth
例
It 's natural to hold back when faced with a challenging dilemma.
難しいジレンマに直面したとき、控えるのは自然なことです。
06
妨げる, 遅らせる
to hinder the effectiveness or progress of something or someone
Transitive: to hold back a process
例
Outdated equipment can hold production processes back in a factory.
時代遅れの設備は、工場の生産プロセスを遅らせる可能性があります。
07
抑える, 控える
to refrain from using or giving one's full potential or power
Intransitive
Transitive: to hold back one's potential
例
She often held back her talents to let others shine in the spotlight.
彼女はよく自分の才能を抑えて、他の人がスポットライトを浴びられるようにした。
08
留める, 留年させる
to delay the progress of someone, typically a student, by retaining them in their current educational grade or level
Transitive: to hold back a student
例
The decision to hold back a student should be based on their academic readiness.
生徒を留年させる決定は、彼らの学業の準備状況に基づくべきです。
