Definition
- C2
To perform as well as others in a competitive or challenging situation; to be able to compete effectively.
不落下風；勢均力敌
In a heated debate, she can always hold her own against anyone.
在一場激烈的辯論中，她總能與任何人一較高下。
The startup is striving to hold its own in the market against the big corporations.
這家新創公司正努力在市場上與大企業抗衡。
Despite being less experienced, he is able to hold his own among the seasoned colleagues in the team.
儘管經驗較少，他仍能在團隊中與資深同事一較高下。
To remain in a stable condition, without getting worse; to maintain one's current state of health.
維持現有的健康狀態；病情沒有惡化。
She has been ill for a while, but she is holding her own.
她已經病了一段時間，但她的病情保持穩定。
Despite the surgery, his health condition is holding its own.
儘管進行了手術，他的健康狀況仍然穩定。
The doctor said his condition is not worsening, which is good news; he is holding his own.
醫生說他的病情沒有惡化，這是個好消息；他的病情保持穩定。