Definition
To be the center of attention, often in a social setting, with people gathered around to listen.
倒引中人围繞聆聽（尤指在社交場合）
The famous author was surrounded by readers at the book signing, holding court like he was on trial.
那位著名作家在簽書會上被讀者包圍，就像在法庭上一樣吸引眾人注意。
At the party, John stood in the center of the room, recounting his adventures as if he were holding court.
在派對上，約翰站在房間中央，講述他的冒險經歷，彷彿他正在吸引眾人注意。
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.
每次家庭聚會，祖母都坐在扶手椅上，孩子們圍繞著她，聽她講故事，彷彿她正在吸引眾人注意。