| 单词 | holding |
| 例句 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔CLOTHES〕Hicks was taken to the police station, strip searched, and put in a holding cell. 希克斯被带到警察局，光身搜查后，关进了拘留室。朗文写作活用〔DELAY〕Her stubbornness on this one issue is holding the whole deal up. 她在这一问题上的固执使整个交易被拖延了。朗文写作活用〔FIRE〕You can sterilize a needle by holding it in a flame. 你可以把针放在火上消毒。朗文写作活用〔HOLD〕A smiling woman holding a can of beer came over to us. 一个女人手里拿着一罐啤酒笑盈盈地朝我们走来。朗文写作活用〔Joneses〕Many people were holding down three jobs just to keep up with the Joneses.很多人同时做三份工作, 为的就是和别人攀比。外研社新世纪〔KEEP〕Police are holding two men for questioning in connection with the robbery. 警方拘留了同抢劫案有关联的两名男子问话。朗文写作活用〔MARRY〕The police have the power to stop people holding their marital disputes in public. 警方有权阻止夫妻在公共场合吵架。朗文写作活用〔PART〕The company forms part of the United Holdings group. 该公司是“联合控股”集团的一部分。朗文写作活用〔PUBLIC〕Castro speeded up his land reforms and began to nationalize foreign holdings in Cuba. 卡斯特罗加速他的土地改革，并着手将古巴的外国拥有的财产收归国有。朗文写作活用〔SUPPORT〕The only thing holding the wall up was a frail-looking section of scaffolding. 唯一撑着这墙的是一个看来摇摇欲坠的脚手架。朗文写作活用〔V sign〕A hand sign indicating victory, solidarity, or approval, formed by holding the raised index and middle fingers in the shape of a V.胜利手势：表示胜利、团结或赞许的手势，由举起V形的食指和中指形成美国传统〔abacus〕A manual computing device consisting of a frame holding parallel rods strung with movable counters.算盘：一种手动计算器，由装有平行木杆的框架构成，木杆上串着可移算珠美国传统〔absorb〕Telecorp Holdings absorbed its Spanish subsidiary into its British headquarters.泰利控股将其西班牙子公司并入英国总部。剑桥高阶〔achievement〕They are holding a party to celebrate the achievement of their first year's goals.他们正举办聚会以庆祝第一年目标的实现。麦克米伦高阶〔acquisitiveness〕The group's acquisitiveness seems to be holding down its stock price.该集团的收购行为似乎使其股价低迷。剑桥高阶〔adherent〕Sticking or holding fast.粘着的：粘附着的或紧紧抓住的美国传统〔agraffe〕A cramp iron for holding stones together in building.夹铁：建筑用的，把石头夹在一起的夹铁美国传统〔arm〕They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other).他们相拥着睡着了。牛津搭配〔bag〕I don't want to be left holding the bag if something goes wrong.如果出了什么问题，我可不想替人背黑锅。柯林斯高阶〔bag〕The company has gone into liquidation. Creditors are left holding the bag.这个公司已经破产了, 把包袱甩给了债主们。外研社新世纪〔balance〕She was holding onto the rail to keep her balance.她手抓着栏杆保持平衡。外研社新世纪〔balance〕She was holding onto the rail to keep her balance.她抓住扶手以保持平衡。柯林斯高阶〔barrette〕A small clasp used by women and girls for holding the hair in place.发夹：一种小夹子，被妇女和女孩用来夹住头发美国传统〔barrier〕A dam is a barrier holding water back.坝是拦水屏障。英汉大词典〔be left holding the baby〕The other investors pulled out of the project and we were left holding the baby.其他投资者从该项目里撤出后，我们不得不独立撑起局面。剑桥高阶〔blister〕My hands blistered from holding the racket.我的手因握球拍而起了水疱。21世纪英汉〔bombardment〕Rebel fighters are still holding out under a relentless artillery bombardment.飞机轰炸/炮轰麦克米伦高阶〔bonfire〕They celebrated the event by holding parades, lighting bonfires, and setting off fireworks.他们举行游行、点起篝火、燃放烟花, 庆祝这一事件。外研社新世纪〔brace up〕I was bracing her up, rather than holding her.我是在撑着她, 而不是抱着她。外研社新世纪〔breath〕We're all holding our breath to see if there are any startling new revelations.我们都在屏息静观是否会揭露出新的惊人内幕。外研社新世纪〔brimful〕He was holding a bottle brimful of milk.他拿着满满一瓶牛奶。外研社新世纪〔bucket〕A cylindrical vessel used for holding or carrying liquids or solids; a pail.桶：用来装、盛液体或固体的器皿；桶美国传统〔caddy〕A small container, such as a box, used especially for holding tea.茶筒，茶叶罐：小的容器，如专门用于盛放茶叶的盒子美国传统〔calorimeter〕The part of this apparatus, usually a container for holding a sample, in which the heat measured causes a change of state.量热杯：量热计装置的一部分，通常是一个盛放样品的容器，待测的热量在其中引起状态变化美国传统〔captive〕Rebels in Liberia have released four foreigners after holding them captive for a week.利比里亚的叛乱分子释放了4名被扣押了一个星期的外国人。柯林斯高阶〔caress〕Margaret took me to one side, holding my arm in a gentle caress.玛格丽特把我拉到一边, 轻轻地抚摸我的手臂。外研社新世纪〔care〕Fragile—handle with care(= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) 易碎物品 – 小心轻放牛津高阶〔carrot〕They are holding out a carrot of $120 million in economic aid.他们许诺给予 1.2 亿元的经济援助。牛津高阶〔ceasefire〕UN officials are expressing cautious optimism that the latest ceasefire is holding.联合国官员对于最近的停火协定是否有效持谨慎的乐观态度。柯林斯高阶〔chain〕A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together or restraining or for transmitting mechanical power.链，链条：一系列相连的，可折叠弯曲的连结物，通常指金属，尤指用来将物体联结到一起或限定物体或用来传送机械能美国传统〔chuck〕A clamping device for holding a drill bit.轧头：夹住钻头的装置美国传统〔cigar-store Indian〕A wooden effigy of a Native American holding a cluster of cigars, formerly used as the emblem of a tobacconist.印第安人木雕像：土著美洲人的木制肖像，拿着一簇雪茄，以前作为烟草商的标志美国传统〔circle〕We stood in a circle holding hands.我们站成一圈，手牵着手。柯林斯高阶〔clip〕Any of various devices for gripping or holding things together; a clasp or fastener.夹子，扣钩：一种把物品夹在一起的设备；夹子或扣钩美国传统〔collet〕A cone-shaped sleeve used for holding circular or rodlike pieces in a lathe or other machine.套爪：用以固着车床及其它机器中圆形或棒状物件的锥形套筒美国传统〔compote〕A long-stemmed dish used for holding fruit, nuts, or candy.高脚盘：用来装水果、坚果或糖的高脚盘子美国传统〔concurrent〕The gallery is holding three concurrent exhibitions.画廊正在同时举行三个展览。外研社新世纪〔contain〕To be capable of holding.能够容纳美国传统〔council of war〕Parents are holding a council of war to decide what to do about the threatened closure of the school.家长们召开紧急会议以决定如何应对学校可能被关闭这件事。剑桥高阶〔court〕The great man was holding court at the Ritz Hotel.那位大人物正在丽兹酒店大出风头。外研社新世纪〔cruse〕A small earthenware container, such as a pot or jar, for holding liquids.罐，坛：一种陶制的小型容器，如罐或坛等，用来盛装液体美国传统〔dame〕A woman holding a nonhereditary title conferred by a sovereign in recognition of personal merit or service to the country.夫人，女士：出于对国家的个人功绩或贡献的承认，而由最高统治者授予非世袭头衔的妇女美国传统〔demonstration〕The students are holding a demonstration against the proposed changes.学生们举行游行示威，抗议提议中要进行的改变。剑桥高阶〔discussion〕Parents and teachers will be holding discussions next month.举行会谈麦克米伦高阶〔dish〕An open, generally shallow concave container for holding or serving food.碟，盘：一种无遮盖的、通常是浅的凹形容器，用来盛或上饭菜美国传统〔divan〕The seat used by an administrator when holding audience.接待沙发：接待听众时，行政管理者用的座位美国传统〔dormer〕The gable holding such a window.嵌有老虎窗的三角墙美国传统〔double dipping〕The practice of drawing two incomes from the government, usually by holding a government job and receiving a pension, as for prior military service.双重支薪：从政府中领取两份薪金的行为，通常是因为一方面在政府任职，另一方面因为先前的服役等领取退职金美国传统〔enlarge〕The gallery is seeking to enlarge its holdings of Danish art.这家美术馆正想办法增加丹麦艺术作品的馆藏量。牛津搭配〔eventful〕Her eventful life included holding senior positions in the Colonial Service.她一生经历丰富，曾在殖民服务局担任高级职位。柯林斯高阶〔executive officer〕A person holding executive power in an organization.行政官：在一组织中掌管执行权力的人美国传统〔fast〕She climbed the staircase cautiously, holding fast to the rail.她紧握扶手, 小心翼翼地爬上楼梯。外研社新世纪〔fate〕He seems for a moment to be again holding the fate of the country in his hands.他似乎在一瞬间又一次将国家的命运握在了手中。柯林斯高阶〔fete〕They're holding the village fete on the green.他们正在公共草地上举行村民游乐会。剑桥高阶〔fireplace〕A structure, usually of stone or brick, for holding an outdoor fire.火灶：一种通常用石头或砖做成的用于野外生火的构造美国传统〔fireplace〕An open recess for holding a fire at the base of a chimney; a hearth.壁炉：用于在烟囱底部燃火的敞口的凹窝；炉床美国传统〔fizz〕After a while their mother was back, holding a tray of drinks that fizzed.过了一会儿他们的母亲回来了, 用托盘端着一杯杯冒着气泡的饮料。外研社新世纪〔flagon〕A large vessel, usually of metal or pottery, with a handle and spout and often a lid, used for holding wine or other liquors.大肚壶：一种有一个把手和壶口并带有一个盖儿的很大的容器，常用金属或陶瓷制成，用来盛酒或其它液体美国传统〔font〕A basin for holding baptismal water in a church.洗礼盆：在教室里洗浸时用来盛水的盆美国传统〔fort〕His business partner is holding the fort while he is away.他不在的时候, 他的生意合伙人代为处理日常事务。外研社新世纪〔fort〕His business partner is holding the fort while he is away.他不在的时候，其生意伙伴代为负责。柯林斯高阶〔franklin〕A medieval English freeholder of nonnoble birth holding extensive property.富兰克林：中世纪出身卑贱的地产所有者，拥有巨大的财富美国传统〔gobble〕The small amounts banks are selling from their own holdings are quickly gobbled up.银行正在抛售的少量股票很快被抢购一空。英汉大词典〔golf〕The club is holding a golf clinic next week, where golfers can get advice from the pros.俱乐部下周开办高尔夫球讲习班，高尔夫球员可向职业球员请教。牛津搭配〔grace〕You will endure these things joyfully, holding them in reverence and considering yourself unworthy of such grace.你将欣然承受这些东西, 对这一切心怀崇敬, 并且觉得自己不配得到这样的恩赐。外研社新世纪〔gun〕You don't have to go if you don't want to. No one's holding a gun to your head.如果你不想去就别去。没人在胁迫你。韦氏高阶〔hand〕The young couple were holding hands .那对年轻的夫妇手拉着手。朗文当代〔hand〕They walked along, holding hands.他们手拉手并肩走着。牛津搭配〔hand〕They walked by, holding hands.他们手挽手从这里经过。剑桥高阶〔hedonism〕Philosophy The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good.【哲学】 快乐论：认为只有令人快乐或带来快乐结果的东西才是在本质上好的伦理信条美国传统〔held〕He kept his seat holding silent.他一直坐在那里一言不发。21世纪英汉〔heterodox〕Holding unorthodox opinions.持异教见解的：持非正统观点的美国传统〔highlight〕Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.点击并摁住鼠标左键将所选区域高亮显示。柯林斯高阶〔hold back〕The administration had several reasons for holding back.管理部门由于一些原因犹豫不决。外研社新世纪〔hold in〕Depression can be traced to holding in anger.抑郁症可以追溯到对愤怒情绪的压抑。柯林斯高阶〔hold out for sth〕The workers are holding out for a ten percent pay rise.工人们坚持要求得到10%的加薪。剑桥高阶〔hold out〕My old car is still holding out.我那辆旧车现在还能用。韦氏高阶〔hold out〕One prisoner was still holding out on the roof of the jail.一名犯人仍在监狱的房顶上顽抗。柯林斯高阶〔hold up〕Mills have iron pillars all over the place holding up the roof.工厂里四处都立有铁柱支撑着房顶。柯林斯高阶〔hold your own〕He's still ill but holding his own.他仍旧病着，但身体状况并没有进一步恶化。剑桥高阶〔hold your own〕She's been holding her own against cancer.她一直在努力与癌症抗争。韦氏高阶〔hold-down〕The act of holding down.压制，压缩：缩减的行为美国传统〔holdall〕A container for holding items.容器：用来盛物体的东西美国传统〔holdback〕The act of holding back.制止，停止：暂时停顿的行为美国传统〔holding pattern〕We're in a holding pattern while we wait for City Council approval. 在市政局批准之前我们只有等待。剑桥高阶〔hold〕A sergeant was holding forth as instructor.一名军士摆出教官的架势在给大家训话。英汉大词典〔hold〕Do you really think he's capable of holding such a responsible position? 你真的认为他能出任这个责任重大的职位吗？朗文当代〔hold〕He is holding.他没有挂断(电话)。英汉大词典〔hold〕He was holding a gun.他当时正拿着一把枪。剑桥高阶〔hold〕He was holding a knife in one hand.他手中拿着一把刀。朗文当代〔hold〕He was holding a pipe between his teeth.他正叼著一根烟斗。文馨英汉〔hold〕He was holding something back from me.他有什么事在瞒着我。英汉大词典〔hold〕He was holding the baby in his arms.他抱着婴儿。牛津高阶〔hold〕He's been holding out on me.他一直不答应我(的要求)。英汉大词典〔hold〕Her parents worried that her classmates were holding her back.她父母担心她的同学会影响她的学业。麦克米伦高阶〔hold〕I saw a dog holding its tail between its legs.我看见一条狗夹着尾巴。英汉大词典〔hold〕She's holding the fort while the manager's on holiday.经理休假时由她负责处理事务。朗文当代〔hold〕She's holding up well under the pressure.她承受住了压力。牛津高阶〔hold〕She's always holding up her children as models of good behaviour.她总是举例说自己的孩子表现如何好。牛津高阶〔hold〕The girl is holding the baby in her arms.那姑娘抱着婴儿。英汉大词典〔hold〕The speaker was holding forth on the collapse of modern society.演说者正在就现代社会的解体大发议论。朗文当代〔hold〕They were holding hands.他们握著手。文馨英汉〔inner tube〕A flexible, airtight hollow ring, usually made of rubber, that is inserted into the casing of a pneumatic tire for holding compressed air.内胎：柔韧密封的内空环形物，通常用橡胶制成，它被嵌入气胎的套子里用来盛装压缩的空气美国传统〔interview〕The company is holding interviews for several new jobs.这家公司正在就几个新职位进行面试。韦氏高阶〔kickstand〕A swiveling metal bar for holding a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, upright when not being ridden.撑脚架：一个可转动的金属条，以使两轮车（如摩托车）在不骑时可以保持直立美国传统〔kit〕A container, such as a bag, valise, or knapsack, for storing or holding such a collection.装备包：贮存或容纳这类装备的容器，如包、旅行袋或背包美国传统〔landgravine〕A woman holding the title to a landgraviate.女伯爵领主：拥有伯爵领主地位头衔的女性美国传统〔lectern〕A reading desk with a slanted top holding the books from which scriptural passages are read during a church service.诵经台：一张顶部倾斜的书桌，上面放有经书，在教学礼拜时可以从中读取经文段落美国传统〔lecture〕The society is holding a series of lectures on the subject next term.这个社团下学期要举办有关该主题的系列讲座。牛津搭配〔lock〕A device operated by a key, combination, or keycard and used, as on a door, for holding, closing, or securing.锁：一种用钥匙、暗码锁或钥匙卡操作的装置。装于门上，用以把持、关上或紧闭美国传统〔low〕After holding up the bank, the robbers lay low.强盗在抢劫银行后躲了起来。英汉大词典〔majority〕The German banking group will have a majority holding in the enlarged company.这家德国银行集团将在扩张后的公司里持有多数股份。外研社新世纪〔middle〕Ben was holding a towel around his middle.本的腰部裹着一条浴巾。麦克米伦高阶〔moan〕He lay on his back moaning, holding his broken arm.他托着断臂, 呻吟着仰面躺下。外研社新世纪〔money belt〕A belt having a usually concealed pocket for holding money.钱包暗带：通常附着隐密皮夹以装钱的皮带美国传统〔moneybag〕A bag for holding money.钱袋：用以装钱的袋子美国传统〔night court〕A criminal court holding sessions at night for routine disposition of charges and granting of bail.夜晚法庭：在晚上开庭的刑事法庭，对刑事控告作出常规处置和提供保释美国传统〔nihilism〕A doctrine holding that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated.虚无主义学说：认为一切价值观念都毫无根据且一切都是不可知或不可交流的一种学说美国传统〔nomad〕He lived like a nomad for a few years after college, never holding a job in one place for very long.大学毕业后的几年他就像一个游牧者，从没在一个地方长时间工作过。韦氏高阶〔nominalism〕The doctrine holding that abstract concepts, general terms, or universals have no objective reference but exist only as names.唯名论：坚持抽象的观念，一般的词条或普通的概念没有客观所指而仅以名字存在的信条美国传统〔note〕Note how she is holding her racket.注意她是怎么握拍的。朗文当代〔open〕John opened his hand to show her he wasn't holding anything.约翰摊开手掌，给她看他没拿什么东西。朗文当代〔orthostatic〕If you feel that your blood pressure changes because of the posture and position you are holding, you may be suffering from orthostatic hypotension.如果你觉得你的血压因你的身体姿态和位置而改变，你有可能患有直立性低血压。剑桥高阶〔own〕The patient is holding her own although she is still very sick.病人的病情仍然很重，但她还在支持着。牛津高阶〔pause〕She paused deliberately, her eyes holding his.她故意停下来，眼睛迎着他的目光。牛津搭配〔peck〕A container holding or measuring a peck.一配克容量的容器或量器美国传统〔penalty〕The hockey player was given/assessed a penalty for holding.那位冰球运动员因拉人犯规被判罚。韦氏高阶〔personally〕I'm holding you personally responsible for this mess! 出了这样的乱子，我要唯你是问！朗文当代〔picket〕The students were barred from holding a picket outside the company's headquarters.学生在公司总部外示威抗议遭到禁止。韦氏高阶〔pin〕The pin holding the wheel in place had shorn off.固定轮子的楔子已经切断了。外研社新世纪〔pistol〕BAE was accused of holding a pistol to the cabinet's heads with the threatened redundancies and closure.英国航空航天公司被指责以裁员和倒闭为由胁迫内阁。外研社新世纪〔pitiful〕She looked pitiful, holding her child to her as she begged for money.她一边抱着孩子, 一边乞讨, 看起来很可怜。外研社新世纪〔pod〕The socket for holding the bit in a boring tool.插座：钻具上用来插入钻头的凹处美国传统〔political prisoner〕A person who has been imprisoned for holding or advocating dissenting political views.政治犯：因为倡导或拥护不同政治理念而被监禁的人美国传统〔possession〕Law Actual holding or occupancy with or without rightful ownership.【法律】 占有，持有：正当或非正当地实际持有或占有美国传统〔prebendary〕An Anglican cleric holding the honorary title of prebend without a stipend.名誉牧师：持有受俸牧师的名誉头衔但无俸禄的英国圣公会牧师美国传统〔prejudice〕The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions.偏见：提前持有非理智判断或信念的行为或状态美国传统〔principal〕The capital or main body of an estate or a financial holding as distinguished from the interest or revenue from it.本金，资本：财产或金融资产的资本或主体，区别于由它得来的利息或收益美国传统〔public〕The city council is holding a public meeting.市议会正在举行公众会议。韦氏高阶〔pull〕She pulled herself up the stairs, holding onto the rail.她抓住栏杆努力走上台阶。剑桥高阶〔pull〕She tried to pull away from the man who was holding her.她试图挣脱抱住她的那个男人。英汉大词典〔quiver〕A portable case for holding arrows.箭囊：装箭用的可携式盒子美国传统〔rail〕They had to walk across an emergency footbridge, holding onto a rope that served as a rail.他们必须握着一条绳索充当扶手穿过一条紧急人行天桥。柯林斯高阶〔rink〕A section of a bowling green large enough for holding a match.草地滚球场：面积巨大足以举行比赛的一块保龄球草场美国传统〔sand table〕A table with raised edges, used for holding sand with which children play.沙盘：一种能装上沙子供儿童塑造模型用的有凸边的台子美国传统〔sergeant〕Accommodation was provided to Gurkhas holding the rank of colour sergeant or above.为掌旗军士及以上军衔的廓尔喀军人提供住宿。牛津搭配〔set〕To point to the location of (game) by holding a fixed attitude. Used of a hunting dog.训练：以固定姿态指出（猎物）位置。用于猎狗美国传统〔shoe〕He helped his father by holding the horses steady while they were being shod.他父亲给马钉掌时他就帮忙将马抓牢。外研社新世纪〔shoe〕He helped his father by holding the horses steady while they were being shod.他父亲给马钉掌时他就帮忙将马抓牢。柯林斯高阶〔show〕They are holding a big fashion show at the Hilton tonight.今晚希尔顿酒店举办大型时装表演。牛津搭配〔slur〕She was slurring her words and holding on to the bar.她含糊不清地说着话，手抓着横杆。麦克米伦高阶〔spiritualism〕The practices or doctrines of those holding such a belief.招魂术：相信招魂说的人所进行的招魂活动或他们的信条美国传统〔stand by〕We will be holding the auditions from nine o'clock tomorrow night so stand by for details.我们将于明天晚上 9 点开始进行拍卖，请静候详细信息。柯林斯高阶〔steady〕Inflation seems to be holding steady.通货膨胀似乎稳定下来了。牛津搭配〔stein〕A mug, especially one for beer, usually holding about a pint.啤酒杯：酒杯，尤指装啤酒的，通常能盛大约一品脱美国传统〔supplier〕Hillsdown Holdings, one of the UK's biggest food suppliers.希尔斯顿控股公司，英国最大的食品供应商之一 柯林斯高阶〔sway〕The 'families' are the basic units, each holding sway over a recognised territory.“家庭”是基本单位，每一个家庭都控制着自己受人认可的领地。柯林斯高阶〔talk about〕My friends talked about holding a party.我的朋友们谈到要举行一个聚会。21世纪英汉〔tea caddy〕A small box or container for holding loose tea.茶叶盒：用来存放散茶叶的小盒子或容器美国传统〔tenaculum〕A long-handled, slender, hooked instrument for lifting and holding parts, such as blood vessels, during surgery.挂钩：一种把手细长、有钩子的器具。在外科手术中用于提起并夹住人体的组织（如血管）美国传统〔tenure〕The act, fact, or condition of holding something in one's possession, as real estate or an office; occupation.占有：某人占有某物如不动产或职位的行为、事实或状态；占有美国传统〔thingy〕Can you pass me that thingy - you know, that clip thing for holding papers together. 你能把那个东西递给我吗——你知道的，那个把纸张别在一起的东西。剑桥高阶〔together〕His tough brand of social democracy was largely successful in holding the country together.他别具一格的强硬的社会民主主义在很大程度上成功地使该国团结在一起。柯林斯高阶〔trap〕A contrivance for catching and holding animals, as a concealed pit or a clamplike device that springs shut suddenly.陷阱：用于捕获动物的装置，如一个隐蔽的坑或似夹钳的能突然弹起并夹住动物的装置美国传统〔tray〕A shallow, flat receptacle with a raised edge or rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles.浅盘：一种有凸起的边或缘的平底浅容器，用于运送、盛装或展示物体美国传统〔twist〕Holding your arms straight out in front of you, twist to the right and left.双臂向前平伸, 转向身体左右两侧。外研社新世纪〔voodoo〕A charm, fetish, spell, or curse holding magic power for adherents of voodoo.伏都崇拜物：一种为伏都教徒保持魔力的符咒、物神、魔法或咒语美国传统A band of renegades had captured the prince and were holding him to ransom.一群叛乱者抓获王子勒索赎金。剑桥国际He struggled (= made his way with great effort) along the rough road holding his son.他抱住儿子在一条崎岖不平的路上奋力前进。剑桥国际If you have been declared bankrupt you are debarred from holding certain public offices.如果你被宣布破产，你将无权担任公职。剑桥国际In Britain people who hitch-hike show they want a lift by holding up their thumb to passing traffic.在英国，搭车者竖起大拇指，向来往的车辆示意他们想搭车。剑桥国际In the past, when farmers died, their land was often subdivided among their children into tiny holdings.过去农民死后，他们的田地通常分给子女，每人占有一小块地。剑桥国际My golf has got better but I still need to improve my grip (= way of holding the CLUB).我打高尔夫球有了长进，但我仍需提高我的握棒法。剑桥国际Once they were seen holding hands, the jig was up--they couldn't pretend they were just friends any more.一旦有人看见他们手拉着手，把戏就被拆穿了----他们再也不能假装仅仅是朋友了。剑桥国际She skipped daintily down the street, holding her father's hand.她牵着爸爸的手，一路上蹦蹦跳跳，模样儿真俊俏。剑桥国际The bronze statue of a child holding a begging bowl appeals to sentiment.一个拿着乞讨的碗的小孩青铜雕像打动了人们的软心肠。剑桥国际The couple were caught in a passionate embrace (= holding each other in a sexual way) in a cupboard at the office party.这一对在办公人员的晚会上被人发现在壁柜里热烈拥抱。剑桥国际The fund's holdings include Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Telecom Corp (= shares in these companies).该基金持有的股份包括三星电子公司和 SK 电讯公司股份。牛津商务The government forestalled criticism by holding a public enquiry into the matter.政府对那件事进行了一次公开调查，预先避免了受批评。剑桥国际The old screws holding the engine casing had sheared (off).固定引擎外壳的旧的螺丝折断了。剑桥国际The rebels seized the soldiers earlier this week and have been holding them as hostages.本周初叛乱者就俘获了士兵，并把他们扣作人质。剑桥国际The union is holding out for a higher pay offer.工会在拖延达成协定，从而希望得到提薪的承诺。牛津商务The workers are holding a sit-down (strike) (= they have stopped work and are refusing to leave their place of work until their demands have been met).工人们正举行静坐罢工。剑桥国际The workers are holding out for (=continuing to demand) a 10% pay rise and have threatened to strike.工人们坚持要求增加10%的工资，并威胁要罢工。剑桥国际They are holding a conference at ministerial level. 他们正在举行部长级会议。译典通They are holding a forum on juvenile delinquency. 他们正举行一个有关青少年犯罪的讨论会。译典通They are engaged in a holding operation, designed to keep the company afloat (= with enough money to survive).他们正在进行一项旨在维持公司生存的拦截行动。牛津商务They were wrong to fire her without holding a formal disciplinary hearing.他们未经正式的纪律聆讯就解雇她是错误的。牛津商务This is not behaviour that is consistent with (=suitable for) the holding of a high-ranking job.这种行为和位居要职的身份不符。剑桥国际When the election is over, this will be the party holding the balance of power (= able to give its support to one or other side, and so deciding who will win).选举结束后，这个党派的态度将决定最终胜负。剑桥国际 |
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