Definition
to maintain a low level of something, particularly costs
控制（在低水平）
The company took measures to hold down expenses.
公司采取措施控制开支。
We need to find ways to hold down development costs.
我们需要找到方法来控制开发成本。
This strategy helps us hold down prices within acceptable market ranges.
这个策略帮助我们将价格控制在可接受的市场范围内。