hold
gb/hˈoʊld/ us/hˈoʊld/
A1
英语
~ 2600
义项
0 个义项
动词
A1
action
1
Keep in the hands
To have something in your hands or arms and not let it go.
用法模式：
to hold [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'hold' with 'carry'; 'hold' means to keep in the hands, while 'carry' means to take something from one place to another.
近义词
grip (Implies a firmer or tighter hold than 'hold'.)
反义词
release (Means to let go of something being held.)
搭配
hold a baby
|hold a cup
|hold hands
|hold a book
|hold a phone
主题
daily life
|physical actions
|daily_life
|body
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She held the book tightly as she read.
- Can you hold my bag for a moment?
- He held the umbrella over both of them.
- The child held her mother’s hand while crossing the street.
学习者例句
- I hold a pen in my hand.
- Please hold this bag.
- She holds the baby.
- He holds my hand.
动词
A2
action
2
Keep in place or state
To keep someone or something where it is, or how it is.
用法模式：
to hold [someone/something] [somewhere/in a state]
常见错误：
Some learners confuse this with 'keep' — 'hold' often implies physical or active maintenance, not just possession.
近义词
retain (More formal; often used for keeping possession or maintaining a state.)
反义词
release (Means to set free from a place or state.)
搭配
hold a meeting
|hold someone prisoner
|hold in place
|hold steady
主题
control
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The police are holding the suspect at the station.
- Please hold the door open for me.
- She held her breath until the doctor finished.
学习者例句
- The man holds the dog inside the house.
- Please hold the door for me.
- They hold the meeting in this room.
动词
B1
action
3
Organize and conduct event
To have and run an event like a meeting, party, or competition.
用法模式：
to hold [an event]
近义词
host ('Host' emphasizes receiving guests; 'hold' emphasizes organizing or conducting.)
反义词
cancel (Means to call off a planned event.)
搭配
hold a party
|hold elections
|hold talks
|hold a conference
主题
events
|business
|work
|communication
例句
- The company will hold its annual meeting next week.
- They held a charity concert for the victims.
- We are holding interviews today for the new position.
学习者例句
- We hold a meeting every Monday.
- They hold a big party in summer.
- The school holds sports day in June.
动词
B2
action
4
Maintain position or condition
To stay in the same position or keep the same opinion.
用法模式：
to hold [position/opinion]
近义词
maintain ('Maintain' is more formal and broad; 'hold' can be more immediate or physical.)
反义词
yield (Means to give way or change position/opinion.)
搭配
hold steady
|hold firm
|hold your ground
主题
sports
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The soldiers held their ground despite heavy fire.
- She holds strong beliefs about education.
- Hold this position for 30 seconds during the exercise.
学习者例句
- I hold my opinion on this topic.
- They hold their place in the game.
- Please hold still for the photo.
名词
B2
entity
5
Ship's cargo area
A large space inside a ship where things are stored.
近义词
storage area (General term; not specific to ships.)
搭配
cargo hold
|ship's hold
主题
transportation
|travel
例句
- The crates were stored in the ship’s hold.
- Water leaked into the cargo hold during the storm.
- They loaded the goods into the forward hold.
学习者例句
- The ship has a big cargo hold.
- Boxes are in the hold of the ship.
- We put food in the ship’s hold.
语法
词典原形
hold
IPA
GB/hˈoʊld/
US/hˈoʊld/
音节与重音
hold （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (hold)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: hold
- Plural: hold, holds
Verb
- Base: hold
- 3rd Person Singular: holds
- Present Participle: holding
- Past: held
- Past Participle: held
词族
Forms
holds
noun
holding
verb
held
verb
Core family
holder
noun A2
语法重点
- Irregular past: held Verb
- Irregular past participle: held Verb
相关表达
get hold of
1/ɡˈɛt hˈoʊld əv/
fixed phrase
Obtain or contact someone/something
To find and have something, or to talk to someone when you need them.
例句
- I finally got hold of that book you wanted.
- I can’t get hold of Jane — her phone is off.
hold it against someone
1/hˈoʊld ˈɪt əɡˈɛnst sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
Keep a grudge for past action
To not forgive someone because of what they did before.
例句
- I made a mistake, but I hope you won’t hold it against me.
- He still holds it against her that she left him.
hold on
1/hˈoʊld ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Wait briefly
To wait for a short time without doing anything else.
例句
- Hold on, I’ll be ready in just a minute.
- Can you hold on while I find your file?
hold up
1/hˈoʊld ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Delay progress
To make something or someone slow down or stop moving forward.
例句
- Traffic was held up by an accident.
- Sorry I’m late — I was held up at work.
hold your breath
1/hˈoʊld jˈʊɹ bɹˈɛθ/
idiom
Stop breathing briefly / wait expectantly
To stop breathing for a short time, or to wait for something with excitement or fear.
例句
- She held her breath as she opened the letter.
- Don’t hold your breath waiting for him to call back.