Definition
To be the center of attention, often in a social setting, with people gathered around to listen.
倒引众人围绕聆听（尤指在社交场合）
The famous author was surrounded by readers at the book signing, holding court like he was on trial.
那位著名作家在签书会上被读者包围，就像在法庭上一样吸引众人注意。
At the party, John stood in the center of the room, recounting his adventures as if he were holding court.
在派对上，约翰站在房间中央，讲述他的冒险经历，仿佛他正在吸引众人注意。
At every family gathering, the grandmother sits in her armchair with the children surrounding her, listening to her stories as if she were holding court.
每次家庭聚会，祖母都坐在扶手椅上，孩子们围绕着她，听她讲故事，仿佛她正在吸引众人注意。