Definition
- C2
To perform as well as others in a competitive or challenging situation; to be able to compete effectively.
不落下风；势均力敌
In a heated debate, she can always hold her own against anyone.
在一场激烈的辩论中，她总能与任何人一较高下。
The startup is striving to hold its own in the market against the big corporations.
这家初创公司正努力在市场上与大企业抗衡。
Despite being less experienced, he is able to hold his own among the seasoned colleagues in the team.
尽管经验较少，他仍能在团队中与资深同事一较高下。
To remain in a stable condition, without getting worse; to maintain one's current state of health.
维持现有的健康状态；病情没有恶化。
She has been ill for a while, but she is holding her own.
她已经病了一段时间，但她的病情保持稳定。
Despite the surgery, his health condition is holding its own.
尽管进行了手术，他的健康状况仍然稳定。
The doctor said his condition is not worsening, which is good news; he is holding his own.
医生说他的病情没有恶化，这是个好消息；他的病情保持稳定。