to hold down
[phrase form: hold]
01
压制, 压迫
to restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
例子
The population yearns for change, as they have been held down by tyranny for too long.
人民渴望改变，因为他们被暴政压制太久了。
In some nations, dissenting voices are forcefully held down by those in power.
在一些国家，持不同政见者的声音被当权者强行压制。
02
保持, 维持
to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time
例子
She struggled to hold down a steady job due to her frequent moves.
由于频繁搬家，她很难保住一份稳定的工作。
Holding down a job can be challenging for individuals with irregular schedules.
对于时间表不规律的个人来说，保住一份工作可能具有挑战性。
03
按住, 压制
to use force to prevent someone from moving
例子
The wrestler struggled to hold down his opponent in the match.
摔跤手在比赛中努力压制他的对手。
It required several officers to hold down the aggressive suspect.
需要几名警官来按住那个好斗的嫌疑犯。
04
压低, 控制
to maintain something at a low or controlled level
例子
The central bank 's policies aim to hold down interest rates.
中央银行的政策旨在压低利率。
Cost-cutting measures are necessary to hold down production expenses.
削减成本的措施对于控制生产费用是必要的。
05
调低, 降低
to control something, particularly noise or volume, to a more acceptable level
例子
Could you please hold down the music? It's too loud.
你能调低音乐吗？太吵了。
They asked the construction crew to hold down the noise during the event.
他们要求施工队在活动期间控制噪音。
