c. 1200, from with- "back, away" (see with) + holden "to hold" (see hold (v.)); probably a loan-translation of Latin retinere "to withhold." Related: Withheld; withholding. Past participle form withholden was still used 19c.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The captain decided to withhold the terrible news even from his officers.
船長(zhǎng)決定哪怕是對(duì)高級(jí)船員也要封鎖這個(gè)可怕的消息。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. You have the right to withhold your custom if you so wish.
如果你這么不想來(lái)，你可以不再光顧。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. It's never wise to withhold evidence.
藏匿證據(jù)絕非明智之舉。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. It was unscrupulous of their lawyer to withhold evidence.