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按捺不住 (àn nà bù zhù)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Unable to restrain oneself, especially when feeling excited or anxious.

Definition (中文解释)

按捺压抑,忍耐。心里急燥,克制不住。

Derivation (典故出处)

明·冯梦龙《警世通言·白娘子水镇雷峰塔》不想遇着许宣……按捺不住,一时冒范天条。”

Example (造句示例)

He couldn't contain his excitement and blurted out the news.