to hold over
[phrase form: hold]
01
勒索, 控制
to use information or secrets one knows about an individual to control, threaten, or pressure them into doing what one wants
例子
She learned about her friend's past and did n't hesitate to hold it over her when they had an argument.
她得知了朋友的过去，并在争吵时毫不犹豫地用它来威胁。
02
保留, 留到下一季
to retain goods or merchandise, typically from one season to the next, for future sale or use
例子
The store decided to hold its winter inventory over for the following year.
商店决定将冬季库存保留到下一年。
03
保留, 维持
to maintain someone or something in a position or state that dates back to an earlier period of time
例子
The company 's traditions were held over even after the change in ownership.
公司的传统在所有权变更后仍保持了下来。
04
延长, 留任
to prolong or extend a term of office or position beyond its regular or expected duration
例子
The president of the organization had to be held over until a suitable replacement was found.
该组织的总统不得不留任，直到找到合适的替代者。
05
推迟, 延期
to postpone or delay addressing something, leaving it for future consideration or action
例子
They decided to hold over the decision until they had more information.
他们决定在获得更多信息之前推迟做出决定。
06
延长, 继续上映
to extend the showing or performance of a film, play, or similar entertainment for a longer duration than originally planned
例子
Because of sold-out shows, they held the concert over for an additional night.
由于演出票售罄，他们将音乐会延长了一个晚上。
07
推迟, 延期
to delay or postpone either an event or someone's progress for a later time
例子
Due to the weather, the flight was held over until conditions improved.
由于天气原因，航班被推迟直到条件改善。
