
holding
/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ · /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5736 in the learning path
持有的资产;股份
Definitions
n. Property, shares, or other assets owned by someone.
持有的资产;股份
n. An area of land owned or rented for farming.
一块农地;农场
Example
She sold her holding in the family business yesterday.
她昨天卖掉了自己在家族企业中的股份。
Large investment funds can influence corporate decisions through their substantial holdings in major companies across different sectors.
大型投资基金可凭借在不同行业主要企业中的大量持股,影响企业决策。
Collocations
- a share holding
- property holdings
- an agricultural holding
Word family
- hold (v.)
- holder (n.)
Usage tip
资产常用复数holdings;holding company指控股公司。
FAQ
- What does holding mean?
- Property, shares, or other assets owned by someone. An area of land owned or rented for farming.
- How is holding pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/, US /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.