cầm chân
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Meaning
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To prevent an opponent or enemy from moving or taking further actions by keeping them in a fixed position.
vi Một đơn vị nhỏ được giao nhiệm vụ cầm chân quân địch để đại quân rút lui.
en A small unit was assigned the task of holding back the enemy so the main army could retreat.
To successfully resist or prevent an opponent from scoring or winning a match, especially during a sports competition or game.
vi Đội bóng đã xuất sắc cầm chân đối thủ mạnh với tỉ số hòa.
en The team successfully held off their strong opponent with a draw.
The physical act of using one's hands to firmly hold the legs of a person or an animal to stop them.
vi Người thợ cầm chân con bê để bác sĩ thú y kiểm tra.
en The worker is holding the calf's legs for the vet to check.