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withheld

UK /wɪðˈheld/US /wɪðˈheld/

词源

源自中古英语 'withholden',由 'with-'(对抗)和 'hold'(持有)组成,字面意为'对抗性地持有'。

verb

❶ 故意不给予或保留某物,通常指信息、金钱或支持等。常用于正式或法律语境中,表示拒绝提供本应给予的东西。

“The company withheld the employee's bonus without explanation.”

(公司无故扣发了员工的奖金。)

“He was accused of withholding evidence during the trial.”

(他被指控在审判期间隐瞒证据。)

同义词:retain, conceal, suppress, hold back, keep back

常见短语

withhold information — 故意不透露信息,可能是出于保密、策略或恶意等原因。常见于法律、商业或人际关系场景。

“The witness was fined for withholding information from the police.”

(这名证人因向警方隐瞒信息而被罚款。)