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单词 holdback
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Definition of holdback in English:

holdback

nounˈhəʊl(d)bakˈhoʊl(d)bæk
  • 1A thing serving to hold something else in place.

    a curtain holdback
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Fortunately, the holdback fitting managed to stay attached throughout our 100-plus-mile trip from Washington, as well as our 8,000 feet of landing rollout.
    • And in that spirit, I'm going to be spending a bit of time putting up various hooks to hang mobiles, curtain holdbacks, etc.
    • Be sure to attach to a drapery holdback that is secured to the wall.
    • Most manufacturers make it possible to mix and match poles, drapery rings, decorative finials and holdbacks in a variety of finishes - from white and ebony to antique gold, brass and copper.
    • Third, the aircraft was stuck because they tried to taxi it clear with the holdback still in tension.
    • When the holdback fitting released and my jet exploded forward, my hand, out of surprise, inexperience or fear, grabbed the top of the stick.
  • 2A sum of money withheld under certain conditions.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In other words, only for the requisite 10% holdback.
    • The only holdbacks are for deficiencies and for work not completed.
    • And we recommend at least a 10 percent holdback.
    • The holdback is 2 or 3 percent of the total purchase price of the car.
    • This holdback is only payable to members of the executive council if the public accounts for that year show that the budget targets were achieved.
    • The City submits that the full amount of the holdback should be credited to the City.
 
 

Definition of holdback in US English:

holdback

nounˈhoʊl(d)bækˈhōl(d)bak
  • 1A thing serving to hold something else in place.

    a curtain holdback
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When the holdback fitting released and my jet exploded forward, my hand, out of surprise, inexperience or fear, grabbed the top of the stick.
    • And in that spirit, I'm going to be spending a bit of time putting up various hooks to hang mobiles, curtain holdbacks, etc.
    • Be sure to attach to a drapery holdback that is secured to the wall.
    • Fortunately, the holdback fitting managed to stay attached throughout our 100-plus-mile trip from Washington, as well as our 8,000 feet of landing rollout.
    • Most manufacturers make it possible to mix and match poles, drapery rings, decorative finials and holdbacks in a variety of finishes - from white and ebony to antique gold, brass and copper.
    • Third, the aircraft was stuck because they tried to taxi it clear with the holdback still in tension.
    1. 1.1 A sum of money withheld under certain conditions.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In other words, only for the requisite 10% holdback.
      • This holdback is only payable to members of the executive council if the public accounts for that year show that the budget targets were achieved.
      • And we recommend at least a 10 percent holdback.
      • The holdback is 2 or 3 percent of the total purchase price of the car.
      • The City submits that the full amount of the holdback should be credited to the City.
      • The only holdbacks are for deficiencies and for work not completed.
 
 
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