Usually the men returned when they saw that hunger at home would be held at bay for a few months longer.

他们只要家里还能有一顿没一顿地再挨上几个月，也就会勉强回去。

English speakers say either " keep at bay" or " hold at bay."

说英语的人要么说“keep at bay”，要么说“hold at bay”。

The rumble was a deep, guttural growl that echoed through the belly of the craft, the sound of raw power held at bay.

隆隆声是一种深沉的喉音咆哮，在飞船的腹部回荡，原始力量的声音被阻止了。

" With Shai-hulud's favor, we'll reach Cave of the Ridges before dawn." Jessica nodded, conserving her strength, sensing the terrible fatigue she held at bay by force of will … and, she admitted it: by the force of elation.

“在夏胡鲁德的帮助下， 我们将在黎明前到达山脊洞穴。 ” 杰西卡点点头，保存着体力， 感觉到她用意志力控制住了可怕的疲惫… … 而且，她承认了：是因为兴高采烈。