释义 |
at bayadv. or adj. phr.In a place where you can no longer run away; unable to go back farther; forced to stand and fight, or face an enemy; cornered. 处于走投无路的境地;无法后退;背水一战;被围,受困。◆ The police chased the thief to a roof, where they held him at bay until more policemen came to help.警察把小偷追至屋顶,把他困在那儿,直到更多的警察前来支援。 |