withholding

/wɪðˈhəʊld/ (bre, ipa) · [wɪθhˈoldɪŋ] /wɪðˈhoʊld/ (ame, ipa) · [wɪθhˈoldɪŋ] /with-ˈhōld How to pronounce withhold (audio) wit͟h-/ (ame, mw)

withholding — verb

  • withholdingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • withholdings3rd person singular
  • withholdinging-ing form
  • withholdingedpast simple

1. to intentionally choose not to give someone something that they need, want, or a

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to intentionally choose not to give someone something that they need, want, or are owed, such as information, money, permission, support, or the truth

例句

Eli's employer was fined for withholding overtime pay from three warehouse workers.

withhold + payment + from + person

Tara decided to withhold her opinion until she had read the full report.

同義詞
  • keep back

    slightly less formal, can also describe physical objects

  • refuse to give

    more direct and emphatic about the refusal

  • suppress

    mainly used for information, feelings, or reactions, often with a sense of active restraint

反義詞
  • give

    general opposite

  • provide

    implies supplying what is needed

  • disclose

    specific opposite for information

文法句型

withhold + object

withhold + object + from + person

用法筆記

Typically used in formal, legal, or official contexts. The object is most often an abstract thing (information, payment, consent, approval) rather than a concrete physical object. Frequently followed by 'from' to specify who is being denied.

常見錯誤

❌She withdrew her approval at the last minute.
✅She withheld her approval at the last minute.
💡'withdraw' means to take back something already given; 'withhold' means to not give it in the first place.