at bay
forced to face or confront one's attackers or pursuers; cornered
被围;处于走投无路的境地
bay for blood
demand punishment or retribution
要求惩罚(或报偿)
bring someone/thing to bay
trap or corner a person or animal being hunted or chased
把(人或猎物)围困住
hold (或 keep) someone/thing at bay
prevent someone or something from approaching or having an effect
使(人或物)无法迫近;无法生效