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。
The child held out a bouquet of flowers to her mother as a surprise.
孩子递出一束花给她的母亲作为惊喜。
02
坚持, 支撑
to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are
Intransitive
例子
She managed to hold out in the wilderness for a week with limited supplies.
她设法在物资有限的情况下在荒野中坚持了一周。
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
The town 's resources must hold out through the harsh winter months.
小镇的资源必须在严冬的几个月里维持下去。
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
He decided to hold out for a higher salary during negotiations.
他决定在谈判中坚持要求更高的薪水。
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
She decided to hold out a portion of her salary for future investments.
她决定留出一部分工资用于未来的投资。
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
His research holds out the hope of finding a cure for the disease.
他的研究带来了找到治愈这种疾病方法的希望。
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
She 's not holding out hope for a quick recovery, given the severity of the illness.
鉴于病情的严重性，她并没有抱希望于快速康复。
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。
The company manager was accused of holding out vital information from the team.
公司经理被指控向团队隐瞒了重要信息。
例子
In the storm, they prayed that the makeshift shelter would hold out.
在风暴中，他们祈祷临时避难所能够撑住。
Despite the wear and tear, they hoped the old car battery would hold out a little longer.
尽管磨损严重，他们还是希望旧汽车电池能再坚持一会儿。
