英语词汇“hold out”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

hold outhold out (something)

to offer the possibility that something will happen.

We don't hold out much hope of finding more survivors.Our supervisor held out the possibility that he would return to work next month.

Usage notes: often used with not as in the first example

Phr V

hold out

holds, holding, held

hold out sth or hold sth out

to hold something in front of you

She held out her glass for a refill.He held out his hand for me to shake.

hold out sth

if you hold out hope of something, you believe that it could happenoften negative

I don't hold out much hope that the situation will improve.

hold out

if a supply of something {esp. food, money} holds out, you have enough for a particular period of time

We're hoping that our money will hold out until the end of the month.Our food supplies will only hold out for another two weeks.

to continue to defend yourself against an enemy or attackoften + against

The city held out against the bombing for several months.The longer the rebels hold out, the more publicity they'll receive for their cause.

hold out

1. verb To physically extend something to someone or something. Can you hold out a towel for me to dry my hands?

2. verb To refuse an offer or agreement, usually in order to wait for something else. I think they're lowballing me, so I plan to hold out for a better contract.

3. verb To remain in supply. How long do we think these drinks will hold out? Should I pour some more?

4. verb To maintain a defensive position. The police are going to breach this blockade eventually—we can't hold out forever.

5. verb To keep something from someone or something else, especially information or money. Someone needs to chip in three more bucks and I'll have enough to cover the bill. Who's holding out? Are you holding out on me? Do you know more details about the merger than you're letting on?

6. noun One who is opposed to an offer or agreement. In this usage, the phrase is often written as one word ("holdout"). We've still got some holdouts who are voting against this contract.

hold someone or something out (of something)

and hold someone or something out

to set someone or something aside from the rest; to prevent someone or a group from participating. Her parents held her out of sports because of her health. They held out every player who had an injury.

hold something out (to someone)

to offer something to someone. I held a bouquet of roses out to her. I held out an offer of immunity from prosecution to her, but she would not cooperate.

hold out (for someone or something)

to strive to wait for someone or something. I will hold out for someone who can do the job better than the last person we interviewed. I want to hold out for a better offer.

hold out

(against someone or something) to continue one's defense against someone or something. We can hold out against them only a little while longer. Dave can hold out forever.

hold out

1. Extend, stretch forth; also, present or offer something. For example, He held out his hand and she took it, or The new policy held out promise of major changes in the welfare program. These usages date from the first half of the 1500s and of the 1600s respectively.

2. Last, continue to be in supply or service, as in The food is holding out nicely. [Late 1500s] Also see hold up, def. 4.

3. Continue to resist, as in The garrison held out for another month. [Second half of 1700s]

4. Withhold cooperation, agreement, or information, as in We've asked for a better deal, but they've been holding out for months. It is also put as hold out on, as in They were still holding out on some of the provisions, or He's not telling us what happened; he's holding out on us.

5. hold out for. Insist on obtaining, as in The union is still holding out for a better contract. [c. 1900]

hold out

1. To present or proffer something as being attainable: I held a carrot out for the rabbit. The valet held out the keys for us.

2. To continue to be in supply or service; last: Our food held out during the blizzard.

3. To continue to resist: The defending garrison held out for a month.

4. To refuse to reach or satisfy an agreement: The union held out for three months without signing the contract.

词汇	hold out
释义	Idiom hold out (for someone or something) Theme: WAITING to wait for someone or something; to forgo everything for someone or something. BOB: Would you like some of this chocolate ice cream? BILL: No, I'll hold out for the vanilla.How long will you hold out? Idiom hold outhold out (something) to offer the possibility that something will happen. We don't hold out much hope of finding more survivors.Our supervisor held out the possibility that he would return to work next month. Usage notes: often used with not as in the first example Phr V hold out holds, holding, held hold out sth or hold sth out to hold something in front of you She held out her glass for a refill.He held out his hand for me to shake. hold out sth if you hold out hope of something, you believe that it could happenoften negative I don't hold out much hope that the situation will improve. hold out if a supply of something {esp. food, money} holds out, you have enough for a particular period of time We're hoping that our money will hold out until the end of the month.Our food supplies will only hold out for another two weeks. to continue to defend yourself against an enemy or attackoften + against The city held out against the bombing for several months.The longer the rebels hold out, the more publicity they'll receive for their cause. phrasehold out1. hold out sth • *hold sth* out to stretch forward your arm in order to give or show what you are holding to someone: "Have you seen this?" Casey said, holding out a piece of paper. The woman took the cup, drank the water, and held it out for more.hold out your hand/hold your hand out (=stretch forward your arm, especially to shake hands with someone or to take something from them) She moved forward, holding out her hand. "Welcome to New York!"2. hold out if a supply of something holds out, there is enough for you to use, but only for a limited period of time: I'll stay as long as the money holds out. It hasn't rained for weeks - do you reckon the water will hold out?■ SIMILAR TO: last3. hold out** to try to prevent change or prevent yourself from being forced to do something: The Council wants to buy the land, but the owners are holding out and refusing to sell.hold out against sth/sb Republicans are determined to hold out against proposals to increase welfare spending.holdout n C AmE a person, country etc that refuses to accept change or does not agree with something, even when most others do: France is one of the few holdouts against worldwide information technology.4. hold out to continue to defend yourself against an enemy attack without being defeated: The rebels held out for as long as they could.hold out against sth/sb Serbian forces held out against a massive bombardment by NATO warplanes.5. hold out the possibility/prospect/promise of sth to suggest that something good might happen in the future or to make it seem likely to happen: The Central Bank held out the possibility late Monday of another cut in interest rates. Bateson's research holds out the promise of a much wider project.■ SIMILAR TO: offer6. not hold out much hope to not think that something good is likely to happen or to have a good result: I'm going to try and give up smoking again, but I don't hold out much hope. "How's Ellen?" "The doctors say they don't hold out much hope, I'm afraid." hold out 1. verb To physically extend something to someone or something. Can you hold out a towel for me to dry my hands? 2. verb To refuse an offer or agreement, usually in order to wait for something else. I think they're lowballing me, so I plan to hold out for a better contract. 3. verb To remain in supply. How long do we think these drinks will hold out? Should I pour some more? 4. verb To maintain a defensive position. The police are going to breach this blockade eventually—we can't hold out forever. 5. verb To keep something from someone or something else, especially information or money. Someone needs to chip in three more bucks and I'll have enough to cover the bill. Who's holding out? Are you holding out on me? Do you know more details about the merger than you're letting on? 6. noun One who is opposed to an offer or agreement. In this usage, the phrase is often written as one word ("holdout"). We've still got some holdouts who are voting against this contract. hold someone or something out (of something) and hold someone or something out to set someone or something aside from the rest; to prevent someone or a group from participating. Her parents held her out of sports because of her health. They held out every player who had an injury. hold something out (to someone) to offer something to someone. I held a bouquet of roses out to her. I held out an offer of immunity from prosecution to her, but she would not cooperate. hold out (for someone or something) to strive to wait for someone or something. I will hold out for someone who can do the job better than the last person we interviewed. I want to hold out for a better offer. hold out (against someone or something) to continue one's defense against someone or something. We can hold out against them only a little while longer. Dave can hold out forever. hold out 1. Extend, stretch forth; also, present or offer something. For example, He held out his hand and she took it, or The new policy held out promise of major changes in the welfare program. These usages date from the first half of the 1500s and of the 1600s respectively. 2. Last, continue to be in supply or service, as in The food is holding out nicely. [Late 1500s] Also see hold up, def. 4. 3. Continue to resist, as in The garrison held out for another month. [Second half of 1700s] 4. Withhold cooperation, agreement, or information, as in We've asked for a better deal, but they've been holding out for months. It is also put as hold out on, as in They were still holding out on some of the provisions, or He's not telling us what happened; he's holding out on us. 5. hold out for. Insist on obtaining, as in The union is still holding out for a better contract. [c. 1900] hold out v. 1. To present or proffer something as being attainable: I held a carrot out for the rabbit. The valet held out the keys for us. 2. To continue to be in supply or service; last: Our food held out during the blizzard. 3. To continue to resist: The defending garrison held out for a month. 4. To refuse to reach or satisfy an agreement: The union held out for three months without signing the contract.
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