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to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01
压制
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
02
保持工作
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
03
按住
to use force to prevent someone from moving
04
保持在低水平
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
05
调低
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
例子
The citizens are held down by a regime that suppresses their basic rights.
The population yearns for change, as they have been held down by tyranny for too long.
Human rights activists work tirelessly to free those held down by oppressive governments.
In some nations, dissenting voices are forcefully held down by those in power.
The medical team had to hold down the patient during the procedure.
