hold sb at bay
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bay 海湾的意思
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使得某人处于背靠海湾的处境，再退一步就将沦落为大海漂浮物，葬身鱼腹。
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The general holds enemies at bay by his wisdom and his brave warriors.
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bay,海湾换种想法就是远离中心城区，也就是说和中心城区是保持一段距离的
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也就是说hold sb at bay 也有和sb保持一段距离的意思
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Prisoners armed with baseball bats used the hostages to hold police at bay.