| 词汇 | hold fire |
| 释义 | Idiom hold firehang/hold fire to delay doing something, especially making a decision, because you are waiting to see what will happen.It would have been good to settle the matter now, but I think we should hang fire until the general situation becomes clearer.The chancellor has said he will continue to hold fire on a further reduction in interest rates. (often + on)hold (one's) fire1. To cease or pause firing a firearm. Hold your fire, men—wait until they have crested the hill before attacking. Tell your men to hold fire! We surrender! 2. By extension, to stop attacking, harassing, or criticizing someone or something. He's asking his legions of fans to hold their fire in their online attacks against his accuser. hold one's fire1. Lit. to refrain from shooting (a gun, etc.). The sergeant told the soldiers to hold their fire. Please hold your fire until I get out of the way. 2. Fig. to postpone one's criticism or commentary. Now, now, hold your fire until I've had a chance to explain. Hold your fire, Bill. You're too quick to complain. |
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