to hold
01
拿, 抱
to have in your hands or arms
Transitive: to hold sth
例子
They held candles during the power outage.
停电期间他们拿着蜡烛。
1.1
瞄准, 指向
to aim, point, or direct something, especially a gun, weapon, etc.
Transitive: to hold a weapon or tool on sb/sth
例子
The bank robber held a pistol on the cashier.
银行抢劫犯用枪指着收银员。
1.2
握住, 抓紧
to cover a part of one's body with one's hands, especially because of pain
Transitive: to hold a part of one's body
例子
He held his throbbing temples as the migraine struck again.
当偏头痛再次发作时，他按住了自己抽痛的太阳穴。
1.3
拥抱, 抱住
to put one's arms around the body of another person
Transitive: to hold sb
例子
After a long absence, they held each other in a warm embrace.
在长时间缺席后，他们拥抱在温暖的怀抱中。
02
拥有, 持有
to have something as one's own
Transitive: to hold a right or asset
例子
The company holds patents for its innovative technology.
该公司拥有其创新技术的专利。
2.1
持有, 拥有
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
Transitive: to hold an opinion or belief
例子
My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family.
我的祖父在家庭方面持有传统价值观。
2.2
决定, 宣布
(especially of a court of law or judge) to decide and declare something
Transitive: to hold that
例子
The judge held that the evidence presented was insufficient to convict the defendant.
法官认为，提出的证据不足以定罪被告。
2.3
担任, 持有
to have or occupy a certain position or job
Transitive: to hold a position or job
例子
Mary held a senior management position at the company.
玛丽在公司担任高级管理职位。
03
举办, 举行
to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
Transitive: to hold an event
例子
The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
该公司将举办一场关于商业道德的研讨会。
04
握住, 保持
to keep someone or something in a particular position or state
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth somewhere
例子
They held the gate open for the guests.
他们为客人保持大门敞开。
4.1
保持, 吸引
to retain the attention or interest of someone
Transitive: to hold someone's attention or interest
例子
The topic of accounting principles held little interest for him.
会计原则的话题对他来说吸引的兴趣不大。
4.2
守住, 保卫
to protect a certain place against an attack
Transitive: to hold a place
例子
They managed to hold the stronghold despite several attempts to breach it.
尽管多次尝试突破，他们还是设法守住了据点。
4.3
扣留, 拘留
to keep someone somewhere and not let them leave, especially as a prisoner
Transitive: to hold sb
例子
The rebels held the diplomats as prisoners.
叛军将外交官扣留作为囚犯。
4.4
保持, 阻止
to keep someone or something from leaving or from what they want to do
Transitive: to hold sb/sth
例子
Hold your breath while I take this photo.
我拍这张照片的时候屏住呼吸。
4.5
保持, 控制
to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
Transitive: to hold a place
例子
The occupation forces held the city center for a significant period.
占领军在相当长的一段时间内控制了市中心。
4.6
抑制, 控制
to lessen or control the force or expression of something
例子
He had to hold his laughter in court.
他不得不在法庭上忍住笑声。
4.7
保持, 维持
to cause something to stay the same as before
Complex Transitive: to hold sth [adj]
Transitive: to hold sth at a specific rate
例子
The company plans to hold production at its current rate.
该公司计划保持生产以目前的速度进行。
4.8
保持, 持续
to stay the same as before
Intransitive
例子
I wonder if this peace and quiet will hold for the entire weekend.
我想知道这种平静和安宁是否会持续整个周末。
4.9
保持, 附着
(of a vehicle) to keep close contact with the road and to be controllable in an easy and safe manner, particularly when driven at speed
Transitive: to hold a road
例子
The tires are designed to help the SUV hold the bumps well during off-road adventures.
轮胎的设计有助于SUV在越野冒险中很好地抓地颠簸。
4.10
保持, 维持
(of an aircraft or a ship) to continue to follow the same course as before
Transitive: to hold a course of movement
例子
The pilot instructed the co-pilot to hold the current heading.
飞行员指示副驾驶员保持当前航向。
4.11
保持, 维持
to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
例子
The temperature held at a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius all day.
温度一整天都保持在舒适的22摄氏度。
05
支撑, 承受
to bear the weight of something or someone
Transitive: to hold a weight
例子
The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
这座桥可以同时承受多辆汽车的重量。
5.1
保持, 支撑
to stay strong, secure, or in a particular position without collapsing or breaking
Intransitive
例子
I hope the rope holds while we're climbing.
我希望绳子在我们攀爬时能撑住。
06
保持, 仍然有效
to be or continue to be available or valid
Intransitive
例子
If your invitation to the party still holds, I'd love to come.
如果你的派对邀请仍然有效，我很乐意来。
07
保留, 预留
to reserve or keep something for someone's later use
Transitive: to hold sth
例子
I 'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.
电影开始前我会为你保留这个座位。
7.1
稍等, 保持在线
to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it
Transitive: to hold the telephone line
Intransitive
例子
Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call?
在我转接您的电话时，请您稍等一会儿好吗？
08
容纳, 有容纳的能力
to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
Transitive: to hold an amount or number of something
例子
The suitcase can hold all your clothes for the trip.
这个行李箱可以装下你旅行所需的所有衣服。
8.1
能喝, 酒量好
to be able to consume alcoholic drinks in a reasonable amount and without showing signs of drunkenness
Transitive: to hold alcoholic drinks
例子
She surprised everyone by holding her liquor during the party.
她在派对上hold住酒量，让所有人都感到惊讶。
8.2
包含, 持有
to have information, meaning, or condition
Transitive: to hold information or a consequence
例子
It was because of the importance the game held for the team.
这是因为比赛对球队具有的重要性。
09
同意, 支持
to agree or be in accord with someone or something
Transitive: to hold with a person or an idea
例子
I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.
我支持团队合作能带来成功的观点。
10
去掉, 排除
to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to hold an ingredient
Informal例子
I 'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.
我想要一个汉堡，但不要泡菜，谢谢。
11
去掉, 不要
to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish
Informal例子
Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
你能不放泡菜在我的三明治里吗？
Hold
01
a part or attachment of an object meant to be gripped to use or move it
02
the action of grasping or gripping something
03
a cell or confined space in a jail or prison
04
the compartment in a ship or aircraft in which they store cargo
05
a fortified place or stronghold
06
influence or control over something or someone
07
grasp or comprehension of the nature, quality, or magnitude of something
08
a period during which an action is paused or awaited
09
控制, 压制
a physical technique used to control, restrain, or immobilize an opponent by gripping or locking parts of their body
例子
During the match, she quickly transitioned into a rear hold, wrapping her arms around her opponent's neck to set up a choke.
在比赛中，她迅速转换成一个后抱持，用双臂环绕对手的颈部以设置一个绞技。
