to forbear
01
忍住, 克制
to hold back from an action or behavior
Transitive: to forbear sth
例子
Even in the midst of the serious meeting, John could n't forbear a grin at his colleague's witty comment.
即使在严肃的会议中，约翰也忍不住对同事机智的评论忍住笑容。
02
克制, 忍耐
to hold back or refrain from an impulse or action
Transitive: to forbear to do sth | to forbear from sth
例子
Despite the provocation, she decided to forbear from responding to the criticism and maintained her composure.
尽管有挑衅，她决定克制不回应批评并保持冷静。
词汇树
forbearance
forbearing
forbear
