hold
/həʊld/ · /hoʊld/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1063 in the learning path
握住；拿着
Definitions
v. to keep something in your hands or arms
握住；拿着
v. to organise an event or meeting
举行；召开
v. to have enough space for something or someone
容纳；装得下
Example
Could you hold my bag while I tie my shoes?
我系鞋带时，你能帮我拿一下包吗？
Local councils should hold public meetings before making major changes to transport services.
地方议会在对交通服务作出重大调整之前，应当召开公众会议。
Collocations
- hold hands
- hold a meeting
- hold your breath
- hold up to
Word family
- holder (n.)
- holding (n.)
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为held；举行会议用hold。
FAQ
- What does hold mean?
- to keep something in your hands or arms to organise an event or meeting to have enough space for something or someone
- How is hold pronounced?
- UK /həʊld/, US /hoʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
