to bite back
[phrase form: bite]
01
忍住, 咽下
to stop oneself from openly expressing true feelings or thoughts
例子
He managed to bite back his criticism and maintained a calm demeanor.
他设法忍住了批评，保持了冷静的态度。
It 's essential to bite back your anger in professional settings.
在专业场合中忍住怒气是至关重要的。
02
回击, 报复
to respond with something negative or harmful when someone has treated one badly
例子
The victim chose not to bite back but instead focused on moving forward.
受害者选择不回击，而是专注于继续前进。
She believed that kindness was the best way to bite back against hostility.
她相信善良是对抗敌意的反击最佳方式。
