英语词汇“hold on”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

词汇

hold on

释义

Idiom

hang on (to someone or something) and hold on (to someone or something)

Theme: REMEMBER

to remember someone or something for a long time; to be affected very much by someone or something in the past. (Never with the literal sense of grasping or holding.)

That's a nice thought, Bob. Hang on to it.You've been holding on to those bad memories for too long. It's time to let them go.Yes, I can't keep hanging on.

Idiom

hold on

to wait for someone.

Tell them to hold on, I'll be there in a minute.

Usage notes: often used to tell someone to wait for someone else to answer the telephone:

Please hold on, he's on another line.

to wait for something.

Try to hold on while I go and get some help.

Usage notes: usually used to tell someone they must wait although it is difficult to do so

Phr V

hold on

holds, holding, held

hold on

to wait for a short timeoften an order

Hold on - I'll be ready in a minute!We held on another five minutes but in the end we had to leave without her.

to hold something or someone firmly using your hands or arms

I held on tight as the bike went over a bumpy bit of ground.

often + to

Hold on to that rail, Polly.

to continue doing something even though it is difficult

The two teams were evenly matched, but Leeds held on and won the match 2-1.

Hold on!

(always an order) something you say to show that you are surprised or confused about something and that you need to think about it for a short time

Hold on, how much did you say you would pay him?Hold on a minute - if Sarah's not coming, why are we booking a table for six?

phrasehold on1. hold on to hold something tightly, especially to stop yourself from falling or losing what you are holding: No matter how hard Josie pulled, the dog wouldn't let go of the stick - it just held on and snarled.hold on tight Nancy got onto the back of the bike and held on tight, terrified she would fall off.hold on for dear life (=hold something very tightly because you are afraid) Jake clung to the branch, holding on for dear life.■ SIMILAR TO: hang on, cling on2. hold on spoken informal to wait for a short time - used especially when telling someone to waithold on a minute/moment etc Can you hold on a moment - she's just coming.hold on! (=used to tell someone to wait for a short time) The key must be here somewhere. Hold on, I'll find it.sb can't hold on much longer I'm afraid I can't hold on much longer, I've got a taxi waiting.■ SIMILAR TO: hang on, wait3. hold on spoken informal used on the telephone to tell someone to wait while you find the person they want to talk to: "Can I speak to Chris?" "Yeah, hold on."do you want to hold on? Cathy's extension is busy; do you want to hold on?■ SIMILAR TO: hang on! spoken informal4. hold on! spoken informal used when you want someone to stop what they are saying and listen to you, especially when you are surprised or confused about something: Hold on, what are you talking about?hold on a minute/second Now hold on a minute, that's my money, not yours.■ SIMILAR TO: hang on! spoken informal, hang about BrE spoken informal5. hold on to succeed in preventing a team, player, or army from defeating you, even though they are very strong or powerful: Despite a difficult first period, New York Islanders held on for a 4-3 win over the Toronto Tigers. The defenders were able to hold on for several weeks.6. hold on to succeed in continuing to exist or do something, even though the situation is very difficult: The company managed to hold on, in spite of the recession.7. hold on if someone who is very ill holds on, they succeed in staying alive with great difficulty: Ed looked dreadful lying in that hospital bed - you could see he was just barely holding on.■ SIMILAR TO: hang on

a hold on (someone)

A strong influence over or effect on someone. That movie must really have a hold on the kids—I've hardly heard a peep out of them since I turned it on. Can you believe all the money he spends on her? I guess her beauty has a real hold on him.

hold on

1. To physically grip something. Hold onto the railing so that you don't lose your balance.

2. To wait or pause. Often used as an imperative. Hey, hold on—that's not what I'm saying at all. If you'll just hold on a minute, I'll pull up your file.

3. To continue or persist despite challenges. The company will not be able to hold on if we lose money again this quarter.

hold on

(to someone or something) Go to hang on (to someone or something).

hold on

to be patient. Just hold on. Everything will work out in good time. If you will just hold on, everything will probably be all right.

Hold on (a minute)!

and Hold on for a minute!

Stop right there!; Wait a minute! (Minute can be replaced by moment, second, or other time periods.) Bob: Hold on, Tom. Tom: What? Bob: I want to talk to you. "Hold on!" hollered Tom. "You're running off with my shopping cart!"

hold on

1. Also, hold on to. Maintain one's grip, cling, as in Hold on to your hat in this wind, or The early Christians held on to their beliefs despite strong opposition. [Early 1500s]

2. Continue to do something, persist, as in Please hold on for a while longer. [Late 1800s]

3. Stop, wait, as in Hold on! We can't go past this gate. [Mid-1800s]

4. Remain on a telephone line, as in If you can hold on a minute I'll go and find her. [Late 1800s]

hold on

1. To maintain a grip on something; cling to something: I held on to the ledge until someone could pull me to safety. You should hold on to the railing when you walk down the stairs.

2. To persist or persevere: Our organization has managed to hold on through some hard times.

3. To wait for a short time: Hold on; I'll be with you in a moment. The operator asked me to hold on while processing my request.

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