| 释义 |
force back
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | force back - cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"beat back, push back, repel, repulse, drivedrive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force; "drive the ball far out into the field"push, force - move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" |
Translationsforce back
force back1. To cause someone or something to move away from someone or something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "force" and "back." I jumped in front of the kids to force them back from the street.2. To cause someone or something to return to something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "force" and "back." The bell signaling the end of recess forced us back to class.3. To contain one's emotions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "force" and "back." I found myself forcing back tears during the play because the acting was just so good.See also: back, forceforce backv.1. To make someone or something retreat or return: A terrible storm forced the soldiers back to the camp. Hard up for money, the strikers were forced back to work.2. To prevent the expression of one's own emotions: She forced back her laughter as she listened to the debate. He forced his anger back when he read the editorial.See also: back, forceforce back
Related to force back: back and forthSynonyms for force backverb cause to move back by force or influenceSynonyms- beat back
- push back
- repel
- repulse
- drive
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