hold out

phrasal verb
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hold out
  1. to last, especially in a difficult situation维持;坚持
    • We can stay here for as long as our supplies hold out.我们可以在这里一直待到我们的储备品用完。🔊🔊
  2. to resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation抵抗;幸存
    • The rebels held out in the mountains for several years.反叛分子在山区顽抗了几年。🔊🔊
    Topics Dangerc2
hold out something
  1. to offer a chance, hope or possibility of something提供机会;给予希望;使有可能
    • Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.医生对她的痊愈不抱很大的希望。🔊🔊
hold something out
  1. to put your hand or arms, or something in your hand, towards somebody, especially to give or offer something伸出手(或胳膊);递出东西
    • I held out my hand to steady her.我伸出手扶住她。🔊🔊
    • He held out the keys and I took them.他伸手把钥匙递过来,我接了。🔊🔊