| 释义 |
keep/hold somebody/something in check hold (someone or something) in checkTo limit or restrain someone or something. We need to come up with provisions to hold the new director in check—otherwise, he'll totally dismantle our department.See also: check, holdkeep someone or something in check and hold someone or something in checkto keep someone or something under control; to restrain someone or something. Hang on to this rope to keep the dog in check. I was so angry I could hardly hold myself in check.See also: check, keepkeep/hold somebody/something in ˈcheck control somebody/something: The disease is kept in check with drugs. ♢ It was difficult to hold their enthusiasm in check.See also: check, hold, keep, somebody, something |