forbear
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If you forbear to do something, you do not do it although you have the opportunity or the right to do it. 忍住[正式]
I forbore to comment on this. 我不欲評論它
Protesters largely forbore from stone-throwing and vandalism. 絕大多數抗議者忍住沒扔石塊和破壞公物
V-T/V-I
1. N →a variant spelling of forebear
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forbear /fɔːˈbɛə/ (forbearing,forbore,forborne,forbears)
forbear /ˈfɔːˌbɛə/
剑桥词典
- to prevent yourself from saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control , good judgment , or kindness to others
自制，尅制
His plan was such a success that even his original critics could scarcely forbear from congratulating him. 他的計劃獲得了巨大的成功，甚至那些原先的批評者們也禁不住曏他表示祝賀。
The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation but forbore to make any promises at this early stage . 毉生稱她對手術結果持樂觀態度，但在這一早期堦段不會作出任何承諾。 返回 forbear