hold sb at bay

• bay 海湾的意思

• 使得某人处于背靠海湾的处境，再退一步就将沦落为大海漂浮物，葬身鱼腹。

• The general holds enemies at bay by his wisdom and his brave warriors.

• bay,海湾换种想法就是远离中心城区，也就是说和中心城区是保持一段距离的

• 也就是说hold sb at bay 也有和sb保持一段距离的意思

• *ers armed with baseball bats used the hostages to hold police at bay.