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
例子
She held out her hand, offering a warm handshake to greet the visitor.
她伸出手，用热情的握手迎接访客。
02
坚持, 支撑
to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are
Intransitive
例子
The small town held out against the floodwaters, thanks to community efforts.
由于社区的努力，小镇挺过了洪水。
03
维持, 足够
to remain sufficient over a period of time
Intransitive: to hold out | to hold out sometime
例子
Our supplies need to hold out until the rescue team arrives.
我们的物资需要支撑到救援队到达。
04
坚持, 等待
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
例子
The company is holding out on releasing the new product until market conditions improve.
公司暂缓发布新产品，直到市场状况改善。
05
保留, 预留
to reserve something for later use or consideration
Transitive: to hold out a resource
例子
He held out a part of the food to enjoy as a snack later.
他留出了一部分食物，以便稍后作为零食享用。
06
提供, 带来希望
to present an opportunity, hope, or potential for something positive or desired to occur
Transitive: to hold out a chance or opportunity
例子
The company 's innovative technology holds out the possibility of a brighter future.
该公司的创新技术提供了更光明未来的可能性。
07
保持希望, 维持希望
to maintain a feeling of hope or optimism in a situation, often with caution or skepticism
Transitive: to hold out hope or optimism
例子
After the recent setbacks, they are still holding out optimism for a successful project.
在最近的挫折之后，他们仍然对成功的项目抱有乐观态度。
08
隐瞒, 保留
to withhold something, such as information or resources
Transitive: to hold out information or resources | to hold out on sb
例子
She held out on him until the right moment.
她直到合适的时机才透露信息。
