Maksud perkataan "bite back" dalam bahasa Melayu

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bite back

US /baɪt bæk/
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Kata Kerja Frasal

1.

membalas, menyerang balik

to react to something negative or harmful by attacking or criticizing in return

Contoh:
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She wanted to bite back at his rude comments but held her tongue.
Dia ingin membalas komen kasarnya tetapi menahan lidahnya.
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The company's strong response helped them bite back against the negative publicity.
Tindak balas kuat syarikat membantu mereka membalas publisiti negatif.
2.

menahan, menekan

to suppress or hold back a strong emotion, especially tears or anger

Contoh:
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She had to bite back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Dia terpaksa menahan air matanya semasa perpisahan yang emosional.
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He managed to bite back his anger and remain calm.
Dia berjaya menahan kemarahannya dan kekal tenang.