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to hold out
[phrase form: hold]
01
伸出, 提供
to extend one's hand or an object toward someone, often to give or offer something to them
Transitive: to hold out one's hand or an object
02
维持, 足够
to remain sufficient over a period of time
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out sometime
03
坚持, 抗拒
to wait or withhold something, often with the intention of negotiation or resistance
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out for sth | to hold out on sth
04
坚持下去, 生存下去
to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are
Intransitive
05
保留, 留存
to reserve something for later use or consideration
Transitive: to hold out a resource
06
提供, 呈现
to present an opportunity, hope, or potential for something positive or desired to occur
Transitive: to hold out a chance or opportunity
07
保持希望, 坚持希望
to maintain a feeling of hope or optimism in a situation, often with caution or skepticism
Transitive: to hold out hope or optimism
08
隐瞒, 不透露
to withhold something, such as information or resources
Transitive: to hold out information or resources | to hold out on sb
hold out
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例子
The child held out a bouquet of flowers to her mother as a surprise.
For the signing of the contract, he held out a pen.
She held out her hand, offering a warm handshake to greet the visitor.
Their discovery holds out the promise of a more sustainable energy source.
The scholarship program holds out opportunities for talented students.
