hold
名词
定义 hold 名词
grasp
- B2UncountableSingular
The action of grasping or supporting something or someone, or the manner in which this is done.
Please ensure you have a firm hold on your tickets.
You don't need to worry if you lose your hold on the reins; this horse will not stray.
She kept a tight hold of the railing to maintain her balance.
restraint
- Countable
In fighting sports, a position where one person restrains another to prevent movement.
grip
- Countable
A point or place where hands or feet can be positioned, especially during climbing.
authority
- C2Singular
The power or authority to control something or someone.
Their company maintains considerable influence over the computer market.
This political party has a strong hold on the politics of the region.
storage
- Countable
The designated area within a ship or aircraft where goods are stored during transit.
片语 hold 名词
- on hold
When using a telephone, this indicates that you are waiting to speak to someone.
• Please hold, I'll transfer you, but you might be on hold first.
- catch/get/grab/take hold of something/someone
To take or establish a firm grip on something or someone.
• She quickly grabbed hold of the railing to prevent herself from slipping.
动词
定义 hold 动词
grasp
- A2Transitive
To take and keep something in your hand or arms.
Could you hold this bag for me while I open the door?
At the time, he was holding a shovel.
The little boy held tightly to his father's hand.
support
- Transitive
To provide support to something, preventing it from falling or moving.
Can this rope hold my weight?
Each shelf is held on by brackets.
The planks are held together with nails.
contain
- B1TransitiveNot continuous
To have the capacity to contain or accommodate something.
This cup holds approximately 250ml of liquid.
One box won't hold all of the books; we should probably use two.
The server can hold a large volume of data.
predict
- TransitiveNot continuous
To indicate what will happen in the future.
Who knows what the future holds for us?
possess
- TransitiveNot continuous
To possess a particular quality or attribute.
She is very confident, so challenges hold no fear for her.
control
- C1Transitive
To possess something, especially a position or money, or to have control over something.
She currently holds the position of company president.
The museum holds many valuable artworks.
Despite suffering major setbacks, the group still holds key areas of the city.
position
- B2Transitive
To maintain a specific position in a competition.
He holds the world record for this sport.
They held the lead until the final minute of the match.
retain
- C1Transitive
To keep or preserve something, especially when it might have been lost or taken.
I asked the store to hold that jacket for me until tomorrow.
You need to be a compelling speaker to hold the audience's attention.
detain
- B2Transitive
To keep someone in a place against their will, preventing them from leaving.
The police are holding several suspects for further questioning.
They held him as a hostage for over a month.
She was held prisoner in a remote cabin.
organize
- B1Transitive
To organize or conduct something, like a meeting or election.
Shall we hold a meeting next week to discuss this project?
The election will be held in October.
I find it very difficult to hold a rational conversation with her.
continue
- TransitiveIntransitive
To maintain or continue in the same way as before.
Let's hope our good luck holds.
I hope this repair holds until we can get the car to a mechanic.
The old saying that 'time heals all wounds' still holds true.
believe
- TransitiveNot continuous
To have a particular opinion or belief.
You are perfectly entitled to hold that view, but I don't agree with it.
Some people still hold the belief that unemployment is a result of laziness.
pause
- TransitiveIntransitive
To wait, or to stop something temporarily.
They decided to hold all future deliveries until payment is received.
How long can you hold your breath?
Will you please hold my calls for the next half hour?
exclude
- Transitive
To ask for something not to be included.
I’d like a chicken sandwich, hold the mayo.
片语 hold 动词
- hold hands
When two individuals clasp each other's hands, typically as a sign of affection or love.
• They held hands in the park, enjoying the lovely atmosphere.
成语
- Don't hold your breath
Used to advise someone not to expect something to happen soon or at all, suggesting it is unlikely to occur.
• They said they might promote me, but don't hold your breath.
- hold (down) the fort
To temporarily take charge of a situation or place while the person who usually does so is away.
• The manager is out today, so I have to hold down the fort at the office.
- hold the reins
To be in control or in a position of authority; to manage or direct a situation.
• In the final phase of the project, the manager decided to hold the reins to ensure everything was completed smoothly.
- hold your horses
Used to advise someone to pause and carefully consider their decision or opinion about something.
• Hey, hold your horses! We need more time to consider this plan.
- hold still
To instruct someone to remain still and not move.
• You have to hold still so I can take a good picture of you.
- hold your nose
To pinch one's nose closed tightly using the thumb and forefinger.
• She has to hold her nose while she drinks the medicine.
- get hold of
To successfully find or make contact with someone, or to obtain something that is needed or desired.
• I need to get hold of that report as soon as possible.
- hold your tongue
To refrain from speaking; to keep silent.
• You had better hold your tongue when the boss is around.
- no holds barred
Without any restrictions or limitations; free to act in any way.
• In this negotiation, both sides adopted a no-holds-barred approach.
- can't hold a candle to
To be significantly inferior to someone or something else in quality or ability.
• The service at this new restaurant can't hold a candle to their other branches.
- Hold everything!
Used to command someone to cease their current actions immediately.
• Hold everything! I'm not ready yet.
- can't hold your drink
This idiom describes a person who has a low tolerance for alcohol and quickly becomes intoxicated or experiences adverse effects from drinking even small amounts.
• He started slurring his words after only two beers; it seems he really can't hold his drink.
- hold the road
To describe a vehicle's ability to maintain stability and not slide while moving, ensuring its wheels remain firmly on the road.
• The sports car's suspension system is well-designed, allowing it to hold the road even when cornering at high speeds.
- hold all the cards
To be in a position of complete advantage and control in a competitive situation.
• In this negotiation, they hold all the cards because they have access to all the crucial information.
- hold your own
To perform as well as others in a competitive or challenging situation; to be able to compete effectively.
• In a heated debate, she can always hold her own against anyone.
- hold your head (up) high
to behave with confidence and pride, often in the face of adversity or challenge.
• Even after making a mistake, she held her head high and learned from it.
- hold sway
To possess power or exert a significant degree of influence.
• In that small town, conservative ideas still hold sway.
- hold court
To be the center of attention, often in a social setting, with people gathered around to listen.
• The famous author was surrounded by readers at the book signing, holding court like he was on trial.
- hold that thought
Used to ask someone to remember an idea or thought they just mentioned, especially because it may be useful or relevant later.
• "I think we should investigate the market first." "Hold that thought, I will ask you about this later."
- hold the key
To have control or influence over something; to be the decisive factor.
• In this negotiation, he holds the key because he has to approve the final agreement.
- hold on
To persist in doing something or remaining somewhere despite facing difficulty or discomfort.
• During the storm, we had to hold on to the handrails to ensure our safety.
- hold water
If a reason, argument, or explanation holds water, it is valid, sound, or logical.
• The theory he proposed simply doesn't hold water.
- hold the floor
To speak at length to an audience, preventing others from contributing to the discussion.
• During the meeting, he held the floor for half an hour, completely dominating the discussion.
- hold down a job
To succeed in keeping a job for a certain duration.
• Despite the economic downturn, he managed to hold down a job.
- take hold
To become firmly established or powerful; to gain influence or control.
• The new startup is working hard to make sure its position in the market takes hold.
- don't hold your breath
used to advise someone not to expect something to happen soon, suggesting that it may take a very long time.
• They said they would fix the machine soon, but don't hold your breath.
- hold everything!
Used to abruptly tell someone to cease their current activity.
• Hold everything! I need to double-check these figures first.
- hold it!
Used to ask someone to pause or cease their current action.
• Hold it! I'm not quite ready to go yet.
- hold true
To remain valid or applicable; to continue to be the case.
• Despite the rapid advancements in technology, many ancient wisdoms still hold true.
- there is no holding someone (back)
Used to describe someone doing something with great eagerness and an inability to be stopped.
• Once he decided to start the project, there was no holding him back.
片语动词 hold
- hold something up as something
to present someone or something as an exemplar of a particular quality, especially one that is commendable
• She holds this book up as a moral exemplar.
- hold something down
to maintain a low level of something, particularly costs
• The company took measures to hold down expenses.
- hold up
to continue being strong or effective
• Despite facing numerous challenges, the company continues to hold up.
- hold something back
to intentionally keep information undisclosed from someone
• She chose not to reveal his secret to her friend, so she held the information back.
- not hold with something
to disapprove of a concept or activity
• I do not hold with such behavior, as it does not align with my values.
- hold out for something
to remain firm in seeking what you desire until it is obtained
• She decided to hold out for a higher salary until she got the figure she desired.
- hold something up
When a forward maintains possession of the ball, they control a long pass from a teammate until others can advance into the opposing team's half.
• During the game, the forward tries to hold the ball up so that the midfielders can advance.
- hold something over
to postpone something
• Due to the rain, we decided to hold the match over.
- hold off
to postpone or delay doing something.
• We decided to hold off the meeting to give the team more time to prepare.
- hold out
to steadfastly defend against a foe or attack without succumbing
• Despite facing numerous challenges, they held out against the attacks.
- hold back
to refrain from taking action, typically due to fear or the desire to avoid worsening a situation
• She held back her opinions because she was afraid of failure.
- hold forth
to speak at length about a specific topic, often causing others to become uninterested.
• He held forth on the plan during the meeting, causing everyone to feel bored.
- hold something out
to present a potential solution, option, or hope.
• He held out a viable solution to the team, presenting a hand of hope.
- hold someone/something down
to maintain someone or something in a specific position, preventing any movement.
• She held the book down on the table to prevent it from blowing away.
- hold it/that against someone
to regard someone unfavorably due to their past mistakes or inappropriate actions
• Even though she made a mistake in the meeting, I won't hold it against her.
- hold someone/something back
to prevent someone or something from progressing or achieving their potential.
• His anxiety held him back from advancing in his career.
- hold someone off
to prevent someone from attacking or overcoming you
• She held the dog off with a stick.
- hold onto someone/something
to grasp someone or something securely with your hands or arms
• During the storm, she held onto her child tightly to prevent him from falling.
- hold onto/on to something
to retain possession of an item or object
• During this difficult time, I decided to hold onto all my friends and family.
- hold out on someone
to withhold assistance or information from an individual
• Even when he asked for help, she chose to hold out on him.
- hold someone over
to postpone someone's departure.
• We need to continue the meeting, and I want to hold you over here a bit longer.
- hold someone to something
to ensure someone fulfills their commitment or agreement as promised
• She decided to hold him to his promise.
- hold someone/something up
to cause a delay for someone or something
• Traffic congestion held us up from getting to the meeting on time.