hold up

名词 hold up:

1. robbery at gunpoint
   同义词：armed robbery, heist, holdup, stickup
2. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
   同义词：delay, holdup

动词 hold up:

1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of
   同义词：hold, support, sustain
2. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
3. cause to be slowed down or delayed
   同义词：delay, detain
4. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
   同义词：stick up
5. continue to live; endure or last
   同义词：survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold out
6. resist or confront with resistance
   同义词：defy, withstand, hold
7. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
   同义词：stand up, hold water

1. Managed to hold up under the daily stress.
   想办法应付每天的生活压力
2. I decided to hold up on the news until he was sure of it.
   我决定暂缓发布消息，直到我确信准确无误。
3. He held up his hand in amazement.
   他惊骇地举起了手。
4. "Well men, " said the chairman, "I shall now proceed to put the matter to the vote. Will all those in favour hold up the right hand?"
   "请大家注意，"主席说道，"我现在就把这件事交付表决，赞成的人请把右手举起来。"