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.
雙語例句
1. The captain decided to withhold the terrible news even from his officers.
船長決定哪怕是對高級船員也要封鎖這個可怕的消息。
來自柯林斯例句
2. You have the right to withhold your custom if you so wish.
如果你這么不想來，你可以不再光顧。
來自柯林斯例句
3. It's never wise to withhold evidence.
藏匿證據絕非明智之舉。
來自柯林斯例句
4. It was unscrupulous of their lawyer to withhold evidence.