hold out

名词 hold out:

1. a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms
   同义词：holdout
2. a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
   同义词：holdout
3. the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
   同义词：holdout

动词 hold out:

1. thrust or extend out
   同义词：exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, stretch forth
2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
   同义词：resist, withstand, stand firm
3. last and be usable
   同义词：wear, endure
4. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
5. continue to live; endure or last
   同义词：survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up

1. How long can we hold out against these attacks?
   我们对这些攻击能抵抗多久?
2. The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reductions.
   即将举行的会谈给实现真正的裁军带来了希望。
3. Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.
   医生帮助她康复的希望甚微。