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单词 hang on
释义 hang on

hang on (HOLD)phrasal verb with hang /hæŋ/ verb
F0 to hold or continue holding onto something: » Hang on tight - it's going to be a very bumpy ride. SEE ALSO HANGER-ON(Cf. ↑hanger-on)Thesaurus+: ↑Having in your hands
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Extra Examples:» Quick, get the ladder up to him - he says he can't hang on much longer!» It was great, hanging on at the back of the bike as we sped along the country lanes.» He slipped and was left hanging on to the rope by his hands and one foot, high above the crowd.» The climber hung on to the ledge, praying for rescue.» Here, you hang on to this end, while I try pushing from the other end.
hang on INFORMAL (WAIT)phrasal verb with hang /hæŋ/ verb
B1 to wait for a short time: » Sally's on the other phone - would you like to hang on?» Do you need the toilet right now or can you hang on for a while?» Hang on a minute - I'll be with you in a moment!Thesaurus+: ↑Waiting , ↑Staying and remaining
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Extra Examples:» If Elise would just hang on a little longer she'd certainly get the promotion.» Hang on a moment, I'll just go and get my diary.» He always keeps us hanging on while he tries to find his keys.» You'll have to hang on for a while if you want to see Steve. He's just gone out.» Hang on a minute! That's not right.
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