プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
さしひかえる【差し控える】
❶〔控えめにする〕be moderate ((in))
飲食の量を差し控えなさい
You must be more moderate in your eating and drinking habits.
❷〔遠慮する〕refrain from ((doing))
私の意見を述べるのは差し控えます
I'll refrain from telling my (own) opinion./I won't say anything.
うわさ話は差し控えたほうがいいよ
You had better stop gossiping.
事件発覚以来外出は差し控えている
He has been staying home since the matter came to light.