单词 | hold on |
释义 | hold on hold on (HOLD) — phrasal verb with hold /həʊld/ aep /hoʊld/ verb (held, held) ► F0 to hold something or someone firmly with your hands or arms: » She held on tightly to his waist.Thesaurus+: ↑Having in your hands• • • Extra Examples:» He took my hand and held on very tightly.» She grabbed the door handle and held on, even when the car drove off.» While I'm up the ladder, you just hold on at the bottom.» Grab the rope and hold on - then we'll pull you in.» Why on earth did you let go of the wheel? You've got to hold on all the time while the vehicle is moving. hold on (WAIT) — phrasal verb with hold /həʊld/ aep /hoʊld/ verb (held, held) B1 INFORMAL used to tell someone to wait for a short time: » Hold on, I'll check in my diary.Thesaurus+: ↑Delaying and wasting timeC1 INFORMAL used to say that you are confused or surprised by something that you have just heard or read and want to understand it: » Now hold on, Ed, that wasn't what we agreed at all!C1 to manage to stay alive or to deal with a difficult situation: » We just had to hold on until help arrived.• • • Extra Examples:» "Are you ready?" "No, hold on."» Hold on. I'll be ready in just a moment.» Hold on! I'm not ready.» We've got to go now. We can't hold on any longer.» Hold on. I need to find my glasses. |
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