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词汇 bite back
释义
Phr V
bite back
bites, biting, bit, bitten
bite back sth or bite sth back
(never passive) to stop yourself from saying something that shows your real feelings or thoughts
He turned red and bit back an angry response.
bite back
to do something bad to someone because they have done something bad to you
They bit back with some equally damaging criticism of their opponents.
phrasebite back1. bite back sthbite sth back especially BrE to stop yourself from saying something or from showing what you really feel, especially when this is difficult: Carrie had a powerful desire to say what she really thought, but she bit back the words. Shiona bit back her anger. What on earth was Mackay playing at?2. bite back to criticize someone strongly and angrily, or do something to them as a punishment, because they have criticized or done something unpleasant to you: Be careful what you say - Maria's got a temper and she tends to bite back rather easily!+ at Tony Blair bites back at his critics in an article in the News of the World.

bite back

1. To stop oneself from saying something that is potentially inappropriate, hurtful, or offensive. I had to bite back a snarky comment as my sister gushed about her new boyfriend.
2. To retaliate against a verbal attack. I wouldn't talk badly about Tiffany, if I were you—she bites back. I mean, you heard the vicious rumor she started about the girl who stole her boyfriend!
3. To retaliate by biting, as by an animal. The dog lunged at the cat, and the cat bit back.

bite back

 (at someone or something)
1. Lit. to defend an attack by biting at someone or something. (Usually an animal.) I threatened the dog and the dog bit back.
2. Fig. to fight back at someone; to return someone's anger or attack; to speak back to someone with anger. She is usually tolerant, but she will bite back if pressed. Yes, she will bite back.
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