to hold up
[phrase form: hold]
01
延迟, 阻碍
to delay the progress of something
例子
A technical issue held up the launch of the new website.
一个技术问题延迟了新网站的推出。
She was held up at the office and could n't make it to the dinner on time.
她被耽搁在办公室，没能准时参加晚餐。
02
支撑, 托住
to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
例子
The strong pillars held up the weight of the bridge.
坚固的柱子支撑着桥梁的重量。
The safety harness held up the worker on the high-rise construction site.
安全吊带在高楼建筑工地上支撑住了工人。
03
作为例子展示, 作为典范提出
to showcase a particular person or thing as a reference or representation of a specific quality, idea, or standard
例子
The teacher held the A-grade essay up as an example of exceptional writing.
老师将A级论文展示为卓越写作的例子。
During the presentation, the speaker held up successful entrepreneurs as models of achievement.
在演讲中，演讲者将成功的企业家举出作为成就的典范。
04
抢劫, 打劫
to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence
例子
The criminals decided to hold up the convenience store, demanding cash from the terrified clerk.
犯罪分子决定抢劫便利店，向 terrified 店员索要现金。
The bank was held up by masked individuals armed with firearms.
银行被持枪的蒙面人抢劫了。
例子
The old car surprisingly held up on the long road trip without any issues.
那辆旧车在长途旅行中令人惊讶地坚持了下来，没有任何问题。
She 's holding up admirably during the tough times.
她在艰难时期表现得非常坚强。
06
履行义务, 遵守协议中的自己部分
to fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities in order to ensure the success or completion of an agreement or task
例子
I will hold my end of the deal up by delivering the project on time.
我将通过按时交付项目来履行我的协议部分。
He always holds up his responsibilities at work, making him a reliable team member.
他总是履行工作中的责任，这使他成为团队中可靠的成员。
07
经受住, 保持说服力
(of theories, arguments, etc.) to remain consistent, logical, or convincing over time
例子
Even after years of scrutiny, her research findings continue to hold up.
即使经过多年的审查，她的研究发现仍然 站得住脚。
The scientific theory has held up under rigorous testing and scrutiny.
科学理论在严格的测试和审查下站得住脚。
08
经得起时间的考验, 保持相关性
(of artistic works) to avoid the perception of being outdated by remaining good and relevant
例子
Despite being released decades ago, the classic novel 's themes and characters still hold up well.
尽管是几十年前发布的，这部经典小说的主题和人物仍然很好地保持着。
The humor in the sitcom, even after many years, holds up and remains enjoyable.
情景喜剧中的幽默，即使多年后，依然成立并且仍然令人愉快。
09
保留, 不立即出牌
(in the game of Bridge) to not play a winning card for strategic reasons
例子
During the game, she decided to hold up the King until the crucial moment.
在游戏中，她决定在关键时刻之前扣住国王。
The player held up the Queen, waiting for the opponent's move before playing it.
玩家扣住了皇后，等待对手的下一步行动后再打出。
hold up
01
used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing
例子
Hold up a minute, I need to finish this task first.
Hold up a moment, I'll be right back with your order.
