at bay
成語所屬單字bay
at bay — 慣用語
1. in a position where someone or something dangerous is being kept just far enough
1.慣用語
釋義
陷入絕境；被困住對峙
in a position where someone or something dangerous is being kept just far enough away that it cannot reach or harm you, but has not been defeated.
例句
The villagers held the wolves at bay with torches until dawn.
Hot tea and a thick blanket kept the cold at bay all evening.