withhold
UK/wið'hәuld/US
IELTSGREC1
Definitions
v.
To refuse to give, share, or reveal something; to hold back information or an object from someone.
扣留，拒绝给予；隐瞒（信息）
n.
An undisclosed wrongdoing or secret that one keeps hidden from others.
隐瞒的事情，未披露的过失
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwithprefix
+
holdother
=withhold
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government attempted to withhold important information from the public.
- 2.
Employers are required to withhold taxes from employee paychecks.
- 3.
She refused to withhold her support from the activist despite public pressure.