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. 我不欲评论它
Protesters largely forbore from stone-throwing and vandalism. 绝大多数抗议者忍住没扔石块和破坏公物
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，克制
His plan was such a success that even his original critics could scarcely forbear from congratulating him. 他的计划获得了巨大的成功，甚至那些原先的批评者们也禁不住向他表示祝贺。
The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation but forbore to make any promises at this early stage . 医生称她对手术结果持乐观态度，但在这一早期阶段不会作出任何承诺。 返回 forbear