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
He discovered a secret about his coworker and decided to hold it over him to gain an advantage at work.
他发现了关于同事的一个秘密，并决定利用它来要挟以在工作中获得优势。
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
They chose to hold over some of the holiday decorations for the next season.
他们选择保留一些节日装饰品用于下一个季节。
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
Despite the change in leadership, they held over some of the experienced staff.
尽管领导层发生了变化，但他们还是保留了一些有经验的员工。
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 mayor was held over for an additional year due to the ongoing infrastructure projects.
由于正在进行的基础设施项目，市长被留任了额外一年。
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
The discussion about the budget was held over due to time constraints.
由于时间限制，关于预算的讨论被推迟了。
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
The film was so well-received that it was held over for an extra month at the theater.
这部电影大受欢迎，因此在剧院延长放映了一个月。
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
The meeting was held over until the necessary participants could attend.
会议被推迟，直到必要的参与者能够参加。
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。
