to hold off
[phrase form: hold]
01
抵抗, 坚持
to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay
Transitive: to hold off sb/sth
例子
The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle.
球队成功地将对方球队阻挡到了终场哨声响起。
The company 's innovative approach helped them hold off bankruptcy during the economic downturn.
该公司的创新方法帮助他们在经济低迷时期抵挡住破产。
02
等待, 推迟
to refrain from taking immediate action
Transitive: to hold off an action | to hold off on an action
例子
She decided to hold off on buying a new car until she had saved more money.
她决定暂缓购买新车，直到她存了更多的钱。
The team chose to hold off the project launch until they had resolved the critical issues.
团队选择推迟项目启动，直到他们解决了关键问题。
03
延迟, 等待
(of storms or rains) to not begin for a period of time
Intransitive
例子
The dark clouds threatened, but the rain held off during the outdoor wedding ceremony.
乌云密布，但在户外婚礼仪式期间，雨没有下。
We were grateful that the storm held off until after we finished the hike.
我们很感激风暴推迟到我们完成徒步旅行后才来。
