AT BAY - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
at bay (adverbial phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Kept away or in a controlled situation.
Ví dụ:
He was able to keep his creditors at bay by making regular payments to them.
at bay (adverbial phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Unable to move closer while attacking or advancing.
Ví dụ:
The soldiers held the invading enemy at bay.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "at bay" means to keep someone or something under control or away from oneself. It is often used to describe a situation where a person or animal is being prevented from attacking or causing harm. For example, "The guard dog kept the intruders at bay" means that the dog prevented the intruders from getting too close or attacking. The expression can also be used in a metaphorical sense, such as "I kept my worries at bay by distracting myself with work." This means that the person prevented their worries from becoming overwhelming by focusing on something else.
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