pin down; tie up; tie down; check; contain; restrain
pin down the enemy
牵制敌人
create [make] a diversion
进行牵制
containing action
牵制行动
diversionary tactics
牵制战术
diversionary raid
牵制性的突击
holding attack
牵制性攻击
The task of their regiment was to pin down one of the flanks of the invading army.
他们团的任务是牵制侵略军的侧翼。