"at bay" means "at a distance" here

Geo777 · #1 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 16:55 pm *"at bay" means "at a distance" here*

Hi,

I need your help, amigos.

Does "at bay" means "at a distance" in the sentence.

BEYOND THE ALPS IS LAKE CHEIMSEE, WHICH, PROTECTED BY A MILDER MICRO-CLIMATE, USUALLY HOLDS THE SEVERITY OF WINTER AT BAY.

Thank you for your attention paid.
_________________
Slow but sure.

Milanya · #2 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 17:06 pm *"at bay" means "at a distance" here*

Geo777 · #3 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 17:24 pm *"at bay" means "at a distance" here*

Thanks, Milanya.

Just the ticket.
_________________
Slow but sure.

Haihao · #4 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 23:34 pm *"at bay" means "at a distance" here*

"At bay" seems to me originated from the meaning of keeping someone (unwelcome) from landing on land.

	ESL Forums \| English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms	All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1