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。
She held her friend's hand for support during the scary movie.
在看恐怖电影时，她握着朋友的手以寻求支持。
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 soldier held a rifle on the enemy.
士兵持枪瞄准敌人。
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
She held her chest and winced in pain.
她按住胸口，因疼痛而皱眉。
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。
He held her gently, providing comfort in her time of need.
他轻轻地抱着她，在她需要的时候给予安慰。
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。
They hold joint ownership of the vacation home.
他们拥有度假屋的共同所有权。
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。
I hold strong political convictions about environmental conservation.
我对环境保护持有坚定的政治信念。
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 Supreme Court held that the law was unconstitutional.
最高法院裁定该法律违宪。
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。
The organization has held the role of project manager since the project's inception.
该组织自项目开始以来一直担任项目经理的角色。
2.4
持有, 拥有
to have illegal drugs
Intransitive
例子
When the authorities found out he was holding, they arrested him on the spot.
当当局发现他持有时，他们当场逮捕了他。
While she was holding, law enforcement officers arrested her immediately.
当她持有时，执法人员立即逮捕了她。
03
举办, 举行
to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
Transitive: to hold an event
例子
She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
她每周与她的团队举行一次会议。
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
Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
请保持门关闭，直到我修好门闩。
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 movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.
这部电影有足够的动作和悬念，足以保持我的注意力。
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
The soldiers will hold the fort against any enemy incursions.
士兵们将守住堡垒，抵御任何敌人的入侵。
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。
The police held the suspect in custody for questioning.
警方将嫌疑人拘留以进行审问。
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。
Please hold the elevator for me; I'm coming!
请为我按住电梯；我来了！
4.5
保持, 控制
to maintain control over a particular place, often by force
Transitive: to hold a place
例子
The enemy forces held the border for several months.
敌军守住了边境好几个月。
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
She tried to hold her anger during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间控制自己的愤怒。
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
We aim to hold prices steady throughout the year.
我们的目标是全年保持价格稳定。
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。
If her health holds, she might be able to join us on the trip.
如果她的健康状况保持稳定，她或许能和我们一起旅行。
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
This sports car holds the road like a dream.
这辆跑车像梦一样抓地。
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。
Despite the strong winds, the aircraft managed to hold its course.
尽管风很大，飞机还是设法保持了航向。
4.11
保持, 维持
to stay at a particular rate, level, etc.
例子
Despite the market fluctuations, gold prices held steady this week.
尽管市场波动，黄金价格本周保持稳定。
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
I do n't trust this old chair to hold my weight.
我不相信这把旧椅子能 承受 我的体重。
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。
The old bridge does n't look very sturdy, but it has held for years.
那座旧桥看起来不太结实，但它已经支撑了很多年。
06
保持, 仍然有效
to be or continue to be available or valid
Intransitive
例子
Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
这个周末折扣还有效吗？
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。
The hotel will hold your room reservation until 6 PM.
酒店将保留您的房间预订至下午6点。
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？
I'll hold the line until he's ready to speak with me.
我会保持通话，直到他准备好和我说话。
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
This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.
这个罐子能装大约1公斤的饼干。
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
He can hold his drink better than most of his friends.
他比大多数朋友都能hold住酒。
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
The book holds the answers to your questions.
这本书包含了你问题的答案。
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。
He holds with the principles of honesty and integrity.
他坚持诚实和正直的原则。
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。
I 'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
我要一个披萨，但不要橄榄，谢谢。
11
去掉, 不要
to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish
Informal例子
I 'd like a burger, but hold the onions.
我想要一个汉堡，但不要洋葱。
Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
你能不放泡菜在我的三明治里吗？
Hold
01
把手, 柄
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
02
握住, 抓握
the act of grasping
03
牢房, 监狱
a cell in a jail or prison
04
货舱, 载货空间
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
05
要塞, 堡垒
a stronghold
06
控制, 支配
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
07
理解, 掌握
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
08
拘留, 扣留
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
09
等待, 延迟
time during which some action is awaited
10
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
The judo practitioner maintained a powerful hold on his opponent's torso, preventing any chance of escape or counterattack.
柔道练习者在其对手的躯干上保持了一个强有力的控制，防止了任何逃跑或反击的机会。
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。
