to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
저항하다, 견디다
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
예시들
She held the attackers off with her impressive martial arts skills.
그녀는 인상적인 무술 실력으로 공격자들을 막아냈다.
02
기다리다, 미루다
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
예시들
We should hold off on making a decision until we have more information.
더 많은 정보를 얻을 때까지 결정을 보류해야 합니다.
03
늦추다, 기다리다
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
예시들
The downpour was forecast, but it miraculously held off for the outdoor concert.
폭우가 예보되었지만, 기적적으로 야외 콘서트 동안 내리지 않았습니다.
