释义 |
hold off
Ⅰ hold off (NOT DO) — phrasal verb with hold /həʊld/ aep /hoʊld/ verb (held, held) ► C2 to not do something immediately: » [+ -ing verb] Let's hold off making a decision until next week.» US They've decided to hold off on buying a car until they're both working.Thesaurus+: ↑Waiting , ↑Staying and remaining
Ⅱ hold off (RAIN/STORM) — phrasal verb with hold /həʊld/ aep /hoʊld/ verb (held, held) ► F0 If rain or a storm holds off, it does not start immediately.Thesaurus+: ↑Delaying and wasting time |