Level600
verb (動詞)
withhold
〜を与えない、〜を差し控える、〜を保留する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、情報、支払い、許可などを「与えない」または「保留する」という文脈で使われます。特に、契約書やポリシーに関するPart 7で登場しやすいです。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
retain
keep back
refuse to give
📝 Business Examples
The company decided to withhold payment until the services were fully rendered.
会社は、サービスが完全に提供されるまで支払いを保留することに決めた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "withhold"
The manager chose to _______ the details of the merger until an official announcement was made.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 公式発表があるまで詳細を「差し控える、保留する」が適切です。
English: 'Withhold' means to keep back or refrain from giving, which fits the context of delaying details.
English: 'Withhold' means to keep back or refrain from giving, which fits the context of delaying details.
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