to hold on
[phrase form: hold]
01
等待, 稍等
to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily
例子
The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.
裁判员指示运动员们在审查视频回放时稍等。
I need to take this call; can you hold on for a moment?
我需要接这个电话；你能等一下吗？
02
坚持, 撑住
to continue a course of action despite the difficulties or dangers
例子
The marathon runner felt exhausted but managed to hold on and finish the race.
马拉松运动员感到筋疲力尽，但还是设法坚持并完成了比赛。
The rescue team encouraged the trapped miners to hold on as they worked to free them.
救援队鼓励被困矿工坚持住，同时他们努力解救他们。
03
抓住, 紧握
to continue to keep a firm grip or physical contact with something or someone
例子
She told her child to hold on to the railing while climbing the stairs.
她告诉她的孩子爬楼梯时要抓住扶手。
The hiker had to hold on to the rock ledge to avoid falling.
徒步旅行者不得不抓住岩石壁架以避免坠落。
04
稍等, 等待
to maintain a connection during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to return or provide information
例子
Please hold on, I'll transfer you to the right department.
请稍等，我将为您转接到正确的部门。
Can you hold on for a moment? I need to consult with my supervisor.
你能稍等一会儿吗？我需要和我的主管商量一下。
05
保留, 保持
to maintain possession of something
例子
He decided to hold on to his old car instead of buying a new one.
他决定保留他的旧车而不是买一辆新车。
It's wise to hold on to valuable collectibles for potential future value.
为了潜在的未来价值，保留有价值的收藏品是明智的。
