(verb complement) unable to firmly or securely (grasp, recall etc) · repeatedly; continuously; constantly

bù zhù

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I cannot forbear expressing my doubts.

我忍不住要说出我的疑惑。

The workers complained when their working hours were extended.

当工作时间被延长时，工人们忍不住开口抱怨起来。

The rope wasn't strong enough to support him.

绳子不够牢固，撑不住他。

This man is not reliable.

这个人靠不住的。

I could not help laughing at his haircut.

我忍不住取笑他的发型。