To grasp or carry something with your hand or arms.
She held the precious vase firmly with both hands.
她用雙手緊緊握住那個珍貴的花瓶。
To place your hand on a part of your body that hurts.
He held his injured knee tightly.
他緊緊按住受傷的膝蓋。
To keep someone or something in a certain position.
Hold the ladder steady while I climb up.
我爬上去的時候請把梯子扶穩。
To support the weight of someone or something.
This branch isn't strong enough to hold my weight.
這根樹枝不夠結實,承受不了我的重量。
To have enough space to contain something.
This container can hold up to five liters of water.
這個容器最多可容納五升水。
To possess or have something available.
The library holds a vast collection of rare books.
這家圖書館藏有大量珍本書籍。
To conduct or organize an event.
The city will hold a music festival next summer.
這座城市明年夏天將舉辦一場音樂節。
To maintain a record or title.
She holds the world record for the women's marathon.
她保持著女子馬拉松的世界紀錄。
To occupy a position or job.
He has held the position of chief editor for five years.
他擔任總編輯一職已有五年。
To detain or confine someone.
The police held the witness for further questioning.
警方拘留了證人以便進一步詢問。
To capture and keep someone's attention.
The speaker's story held the audience's attention throughout the lecture.
演講者的故事在整個講座中吸引了聽眾的注意力。
To remain steady or not change.
The patient's condition has held stable overnight.
病人的狀況一夜之間保持穩定。
To keep something for future use.
The bank holds the original documents in a secure vault.
銀行將原始文件存放在安全的保險庫中。
To wait on the phone until connected to someone.
Please hold for the next available operator.
請稍等,下一位可用的接線員將為您接通。
To possess a certain qualification or document.
All international students must hold a valid student visa.
所有國際學生必須持有有效的學生簽證。
To maintain control or possession of something against opposition.
The troops successfully held the strategic position against enemy attacks.
部隊成功抵擋住敵人的進攻,守住了戰略要地。
To remain intact or not collapse.
We hope the old building will hold after the renovation.
我們希望這座老建築在翻修後能保持完好。
To continue to be valid or true.
Does this theory hold in modern scientific research?
這個理論在現代科學研究中仍然成立嗎?
To respect or admire someone highly.
The professor is held in high regard by all his students.
這位教授深受所有學生的尊敬。
To consider something as being true.
It is widely held that climate change is a serious global issue.
人們普遍認為氣候變遷是一個嚴重的全球性問題。
To maintain contact with the road surface, especially when driving at high speed.
Modern tires are designed to hold the road even at high speeds.
現代輪胎設計成即使在高速行駛時也能緊貼路面。
To proceed in a certain direction.
The ship will hold its current course until it reaches the port.
這艘船將保持當前航線直至抵達港口。
To prolong the duration of a musical note.
The singer held the high note for an impressive ten seconds.
這位歌手將高音持續了令人印象深刻的十秒鐘。
To be able to consume alcohol without getting drunk.
He can really hold his liquor during parties.
他在聚會上真的很能喝酒。
To win a point or game when serving in tennis.
The tennis player managed to hold her serve in the crucial game.
這位網球選手在關鍵的一居中成功保住了發球局。
To instruct someone to stop or wait.
Hold on a moment while I check my phone.
等一下,我看看手機。
The act of grasping or supporting something.
He fought to maintain his hold on the slippery rock.
他努力保持對濕滑岩石的抓握。
A technique for grabbing an opponent in a fight or sport.
The judo instructor taught us several effective holds.
柔道教練教了我們幾種有效的擒拿技巧。
Influence or control over a person or situation.
The company has a strong hold on the local market.
這家公司對當地市場有很強的控制力。
A place to grip or step on when climbing.
The climber carefully sought a secure hold on the steep cliff.
登山者在陡峭的懸崖上小心翼翼地尋找可以抓握的穩固支點。
A storage area for cargo on a ship or aircraft.
The ship's hold was filled with various goods bound for Asia.
船艙裡裝滿了運往亞洲的各種貨物。