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to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
抵挡, 推迟
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
02
推迟, 暂停
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
03
推迟, 延缓
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
hold off
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例子
The medication helped hold off the symptoms of the illness for a while.
The company's innovative approach helped them hold off bankruptcy during the economic downturn.
His quick thinking allowed him to hold off the opponents and emerge victorious.
Many investors are holding off on selling their stocks in anticipation of a market rebound.
The infantry played a pivotal role in the defense of the city, holding off enemy attacks.
