英：[həuld swei]
美：[hold swe]
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hold sway英英释义
verb
transitive verb
to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal the bank holds the title to the car
holds property worth millions
to have as a privilege or position of responsibility
hold a professorship
to have as a mark of distinction holds a PhD
holds the record for the 100-yard dash
to keep under restraint: such as
hold price increases to a minimum
to prevent free expression of
hold your temper
to prevent from some action the only restraining motive which may hold the hand of a tyrant—Thomas Jefferson
ordered the troops to hold fire
to keep back from use I'll have a hot dog, and hold the mustard
ask them to hold a room for us
to delay temporarily the handling of
please hold all my calls
to make liable or accountable or bound to an obligation
I'll hold you to your promise
to have or maintain in the grasp this is how you hold the racketalso: aim, point held a gun on them
hold my hand
to support in a particular position or keep from falling or moving hold the ladder steady a clamp holds the whole thing together hold your head up
hold me up so I can see
to bear the pressure of : support
can the roof hold all of that weight
to prevent from leaving or getting away: such as
hold the train
to avoid emitting or letting out
how long can you hold your breath
to restrain as or as if a captive held them at gunpointalso: to have strong appeal to the book held my interest throughout
the suspect was held without bail
to enclose and keep in a container or within bounds : contain this corral will not hold all of the horses
the jug holds one gallon
to be able to consume easily or without undue effectespecially: to be able to drink (alcoholic beverages) without becoming noticeably drunk can't hold your liquor
can't hold any more pie
accommodate
the restaurant holds 400 diners
to have as a principal or essential feature or attributealso: to have in store no one knows what the future holds
the book holds a number of surprises
to have in the mind or express as a judgment, opinion, or belief hold a grudge holding that it is nobody's business but his—Jack Olsen—often used with againstin America they hold everything you say against you—Paul McCartney
I hold the view that this is wrong
to think of in a particular way : regard
were held in high esteem
to assemble for and carry on the activity of
held a convention
to cause to be carried on : conduct
will hold a seminar
to produce or sponsor especially as a public exhibition
will hold an art show
to maintain occupation, control, or defense ofalso: to resist the offensive efforts or advance of held the opposing team to just two points
the troops held the ridge
to maintain (a certain condition, situation, or course of action) without change
hold a course due east
to cover (a part of the body) with one or both hands (as for protection or comfort)especially: to cover (the ears) to prevent hearing held her ears when the train went by
held his knee after the fall
intransitive verb
to maintain position : refuse to give ground
the defensive line is holding
to continue in the same way or to the same degree : last entry 1—often used with up
hopes the weather will hold
to derive right or title—often used with of or from
lands held of the Crown
to be or remain valid : apply—often used in the phrase hold true
the rule holds in most cases
to maintain a grasp on something : remain fastened to something
the anchor held in the rough sea
to go ahead as one has been going
held south for several miles
to bear or carry oneself
asked him to hold still
to forbear an intended or threatened action : halt, pause—often used as a command
to stop counting during a countdown
slang to have illicit drug material in one's possession
noun (1)
stronghold sense 1
confinement, custody
prison
the act or the manner of grasping something (as in the hands or arms) : grip took hold of the rope
released his hold on the handle
a nonphysical bond that attaches, restrains, or constrains or by which something is affected, controlled, or dominated has lost its hold on the broad public—Oscar Cargill
trying to tighten her hold on the company's finances
full comprehension
get hold of exactly what is happening—J. P. Lyford
full or immediate control : possession wants to get hold of a road map
get hold of yourself
touch sense 8—used with of
tried to get hold of you, but you never answered your phone
something that may be grasped as a support
searched for holds in the rock
music fermata
the time between the onset and the release (see release entry 2 sense 3c) of a vocal articulation (see articulation sense 3b)
a sudden motionless posture at the end of a dance
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
I asked the library to put a hold on the book for me.
a delay in a countdown (as in launching a spacecraft)
noun (2)
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of a plane
verb
transitive verb
to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal the bank holds the title to the car
holds property worth millions
to have as a privilege or position of responsibility
hold a professorship
to have as a mark of distinction holds a PhD
holds the record for the 100-yard dash
to keep under restraint: such as
hold price increases to a minimum
to prevent free expression of
hold your temper
to prevent from some action the only restraining motive which may hold the hand of a tyrant—Thomas Jefferson
ordered the troops to hold fire
to keep back from use I'll have a hot dog, and hold the mustard
ask them to hold a room for us
to delay temporarily the handling of
please hold all my calls
to make liable or accountable or bound to an obligation
I'll hold you to your promise
to have or maintain in the grasp this is how you hold the racketalso: aim, point held a gun on them
hold my hand
to support in a particular position or keep from falling or moving hold the ladder steady a clamp holds the whole thing together hold your head up
hold me up so I can see
to bear the pressure of : support
can the roof hold all of that weight
to prevent from leaving or getting away: such as
hold the train
to avoid emitting or letting out
how long can you hold your breath
to restrain as or as if a captive held them at gunpointalso: to have strong appeal to the book held my interest throughout
the suspect was held without bail
to enclose and keep in a container or within bounds : contain this corral will not hold all of the horses
the jug holds one gallon
to be able to consume easily or without undue effectespecially: to be able to drink (alcoholic beverages) without becoming noticeably drunk can't hold your liquor
can't hold any more pie
accommodate
the restaurant holds 400 diners
to have as a principal or essential feature or attributealso: to have in store no one knows what the future holds
the book holds a number of surprises
to have in the mind or express as a judgment, opinion, or belief hold a grudge holding that it is nobody's business but his—Jack Olsen—often used with againstin America they hold everything you say against you—Paul McCartney
I hold the view that this is wrong
to think of in a particular way : regard
were held in high esteem
to assemble for and carry on the activity of
held a convention
to cause to be carried on : conduct
will hold a seminar
to produce or sponsor especially as a public exhibition
will hold an art show
to maintain occupation, control, or defense ofalso: to resist the offensive efforts or advance of held the opposing team to just two points
the troops held the ridge
to maintain (a certain condition, situation, or course of action) without change
hold a course due east
to cover (a part of the body) with one or both hands (as for protection or comfort)especially: to cover (the ears) to prevent hearing held her ears when the train went by
held his knee after the fall
intransitive verb
to maintain position : refuse to give ground
the defensive line is holding
to continue in the same way or to the same degree : last entry 1—often used with up
hopes the weather will hold
to derive right or title—often used with of or from
lands held of the Crown
to be or remain valid : apply—often used in the phrase hold true
the rule holds in most cases
to maintain a grasp on something : remain fastened to something
the anchor held in the rough sea
to go ahead as one has been going
held south for several miles
to bear or carry oneself
asked him to hold still
to forbear an intended or threatened action : halt, pause—often used as a command
to stop counting during a countdown
slang to have illicit drug material in one's possession
noun (1)
stronghold sense 1
confinement, custody
prison
the act or the manner of grasping something (as in the hands or arms) : grip took hold of the rope
released his hold on the handle
a nonphysical bond that attaches, restrains, or constrains or by which something is affected, controlled, or dominated has lost its hold on the broad public—Oscar Cargill
trying to tighten her hold on the company's finances
full comprehension
get hold of exactly what is happening—J. P. Lyford
full or immediate control : possession wants to get hold of a road map
get hold of yourself
touch sense 8—used with of
tried to get hold of you, but you never answered your phone
something that may be grasped as a support
searched for holds in the rock
music fermata
the time between the onset and the release (see release entry 2 sense 3c) of a vocal articulation (see articulation sense 3b)
a sudden motionless posture at the end of a dance
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
I asked the library to put a hold on the book for me.
a delay in a countdown (as in launching a spacecraft)
noun (2)
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of a plane
hold sway词源英文解释
Verb and Noun (1) Middle English holden, going back to Old English healdan, going back to Germanic *hald-a-, whence also Old High German haltan "to protect, guard, hold," Old Saxon haldan, Old Norse halda, Gothic haldan "to tend, graze (cattle)"; perhaps, if -d- (going back to Indo-European *-dh-) is a root extension with resultative meaning, a derivative from the Indo-European base *kel- "drive, urge" (whence Greek kelésthai "to urge, exhort"), with sense shift from "pasture" to "keep, protect" to "hold" — more at accelerate Noun (2) alteration of hole
The first known use of hold was before the 12th century
hold sway儿童词典英英释义
hold1 of 3verb
to keep in one's possession : possess, have
hold this for me
to have by right hold a bachelor's degree hold elective office
hold property
to keep or restrict by force
the troops held the bridge
to restrain especially by keeping back
hold your temper
delay entry 2 sense 2
held the train
to keep back from use
will hold the seats for us
to make accept a legal or moral duty
I'll hold you to your word
to have or keep in the grasp
hold the pen upright
to cause to be or remain in a place, position, or situation
hold the ladder steady
to remain fastened
the anchor held
support entry 1 sense 4a, sustain
the floor will hold 10 metric tons
to keep as or as if a captive
held without bail
to bear or carry oneself
please hold still
to keep up without interruption
hold silence
to keep the interest or devotion of
the play held the audience
to receive and contain
the bottle holds two liters
to have in mind : entertain
hold a theory
consider sense 3, judge
was held to be the best
to carry on as a group
hold a meeting
to maintain position
the line held under attack
to continue unchanged : last hope the weather holds
their interest held up
to be true : apply
the rule holds in most cases
to refrain from an act : halt, pause
hold2 of 3noun
fortress, stronghold
the act or manner of holding : grip, grasp
have a hold on the rope
a manner of grasping the opponent in wrestling
full or immediate control
get hold of yourself
touch sense 4
trying to get a hold of you
a bond that affects or controls : power
the law has no hold over this person
something that may be grasped or held
a note or rest in music that is continued longer than usual
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
stoppage, halt
a hold in a rocket countdown
hold3 of 3noun
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of an airplane
hold1 of 3verb
to keep in one's possession : possess, have
hold this for me
to have by right hold a bachelor's degree hold elective office
hold property
to keep or restrict by force
the troops held the bridge
to restrain especially by keeping back
hold your temper
delay entry 2 sense 2
held the train
to keep back from use
will hold the seats for us
to make accept a legal or moral duty
I'll hold you to your word
to have or keep in the grasp
hold the pen upright
to cause to be or remain in a place, position, or situation
hold the ladder steady
to remain fastened
the anchor held
support entry 1 sense 4a, sustain
the floor will hold 10 metric tons
to keep as or as if a captive
held without bail
to bear or carry oneself
please hold still
to keep up without interruption
hold silence
to keep the interest or devotion of
the play held the audience
to receive and contain
the bottle holds two liters
to have in mind : entertain
hold a theory
consider sense 3, judge
was held to be the best
to carry on as a group
hold a meeting
to maintain position
the line held under attack
to continue unchanged : last hope the weather holds
their interest held up
to be true : apply
the rule holds in most cases
to refrain from an act : halt, pause
hold2 of 3noun
fortress, stronghold
the act or manner of holding : grip, grasp
have a hold on the rope
a manner of grasping the opponent in wrestling
full or immediate control
get hold of yourself
touch sense 4
trying to get a hold of you
a bond that affects or controls : power
the law has no hold over this person
something that may be grasped or held
a note or rest in music that is continued longer than usual
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
stoppage, halt
a hold in a rocket countdown
hold3 of 3noun
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of an airplane
hold onverb
to keep a hold
wait entry 1 sense 1a
hold onverb
to keep a hold
wait entry 1 sense 1a
hold1 of 3verb
to keep in one's possession : possess, have
hold this for me
to have by right hold a bachelor's degree hold elective office
hold property
to keep or restrict by force
the troops held the bridge
to restrain especially by keeping back
hold your temper
delay entry 2 sense 2
held the train
to keep back from use
will hold the seats for us
to make accept a legal or moral duty
I'll hold you to your word
to have or keep in the grasp
hold the pen upright
to cause to be or remain in a place, position, or situation
hold the ladder steady
to remain fastened
the anchor held
support entry 1 sense 4a, sustain
the floor will hold 10 metric tons
to keep as or as if a captive
held without bail
to bear or carry oneself
please hold still
to keep up without interruption
hold silence
to keep the interest or devotion of
the play held the audience
to receive and contain
the bottle holds two liters
to have in mind : entertain
hold a theory
consider sense 3, judge
was held to be the best
to carry on as a group
hold a meeting
to maintain position
the line held under attack
to continue unchanged : last hope the weather holds
their interest held up
to be true : apply
the rule holds in most cases
to refrain from an act : halt, pause
hold2 of 3noun
fortress, stronghold
the act or manner of holding : grip, grasp
have a hold on the rope
a manner of grasping the opponent in wrestling
full or immediate control
get hold of yourself
touch sense 4
trying to get a hold of you
a bond that affects or controls : power
the law has no hold over this person
something that may be grasped or held
a note or rest in music that is continued longer than usual
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
stoppage, halt
a hold in a rocket countdown
hold3 of 3noun
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of an airplane
hold1 of 3verb
to keep in one's possession : possess, have
hold this for me
to have by right hold a bachelor's degree hold elective office
hold property
to keep or restrict by force
the troops held the bridge
to restrain especially by keeping back
hold your temper
delay entry 2 sense 2
held the train
to keep back from use
will hold the seats for us
to make accept a legal or moral duty
I'll hold you to your word
to have or keep in the grasp
hold the pen upright
to cause to be or remain in a place, position, or situation
hold the ladder steady
to remain fastened
the anchor held
support entry 1 sense 4a, sustain
the floor will hold 10 metric tons
to keep as or as if a captive
held without bail
to bear or carry oneself
please hold still
to keep up without interruption
hold silence
to keep the interest or devotion of
the play held the audience
to receive and contain
the bottle holds two liters
to have in mind : entertain
hold a theory
consider sense 3, judge
was held to be the best
to carry on as a group
hold a meeting
to maintain position
the line held under attack
to continue unchanged : last hope the weather holds
their interest held up
to be true : apply
the rule holds in most cases
to refrain from an act : halt, pause
hold2 of 3noun
fortress, stronghold
the act or manner of holding : grip, grasp
have a hold on the rope
a manner of grasping the opponent in wrestling
full or immediate control
get hold of yourself
touch sense 4
trying to get a hold of you
a bond that affects or controls : power
the law has no hold over this person
something that may be grasped or held
a note or rest in music that is continued longer than usual
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
stoppage, halt
a hold in a rocket countdown
hold3 of 3noun
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of an airplane
hold outverb
to remain in being : last
hope the food holds out
to remain unyielding : refuse to surrender or give in
held out until help arrived
hold outverb
to remain in being : last
hope the food holds out
to remain unyielding : refuse to surrender or give in
held out until help arrived
hold1 of 3verb
to keep in one's possession : possess, have
hold this for me
to have by right hold a bachelor's degree hold elective office
hold property
to keep or restrict by force
the troops held the bridge
to restrain especially by keeping back
hold your temper
delay entry 2 sense 2
held the train
to keep back from use
will hold the seats for us
to make accept a legal or moral duty
I'll hold you to your word
to have or keep in the grasp
hold the pen upright
to cause to be or remain in a place, position, or situation
hold the ladder steady
to remain fastened
the anchor held
support entry 1 sense 4a, sustain
the floor will hold 10 metric tons
to keep as or as if a captive
held without bail
to bear or carry oneself
please hold still
to keep up without interruption
hold silence
to keep the interest or devotion of
the play held the audience
to receive and contain
the bottle holds two liters
to have in mind : entertain
hold a theory
consider sense 3, judge
was held to be the best
to carry on as a group
hold a meeting
to maintain position
the line held under attack
to continue unchanged : last hope the weather holds
their interest held up
to be true : apply
the rule holds in most cases
to refrain from an act : halt, pause
hold2 of 3noun
fortress, stronghold
the act or manner of holding : grip, grasp
have a hold on the rope
a manner of grasping the opponent in wrestling
full or immediate control
get hold of yourself
touch sense 4
trying to get a hold of you
a bond that affects or controls : power
the law has no hold over this person
something that may be grasped or held
a note or rest in music that is continued longer than usual
an order or indication that something is to be reserved or delayed
stoppage, halt
a hold in a rocket countdown
hold3 of 3noun
the interior of a ship below decksespecially: the cargo deck of a ship
the cargo compartment of an airplane
hold sway 例句
1 He held the pen in his mouth while he dialed the number.
2 Yet the theory continues to hold sway.
然而这种理论还是继续占据主导地位.
3 In less erotically charged settings Sie holds sway.
在高雅的情境里则是尊称占统治地位。
4 Some people just don't like to be held.
5 the ruins of an ancient Roman hold
6 Hold the rail so you won't fall.
7 South of the Usk, a completely different approach seems to hold sway.
阿斯克以南盛行的似乎是一种完全不同的方式。
8 I worry that I won't be able to get hold of you in an emergency
9 the government has no hold over where we live and work
10 Hold the pen upright when you write.
11 I need to get hold of the situation before planning a course of action
12 upon hearing the guilty verdict, the accused realized that he would lie in that godforsaken hold for the remainder of his life
13 Would you hold this for me?
14 He held her close and kissed her.
15 You have to hold the button down for several seconds.
16 a suspected terrorist who was abducted at an airport and put in hold at an undisclosed location
17 He has a great hold over his younger brother.
他对他弟弟很有支配力。
18 She showed him the correct way to hold the racket.
19 The beliefs which now hold sway may one day be rejected.
现在占主导地位的信仰有朝一日可能会被摒弃.
20 He was holding a large package in his arms.
hold sway 同义词
1 支配
master ruling dominant governing ascendant overbearing regnant hold control hand government rule authority command danger grip possession clutch reign governance grasp regiment sway mastery regimen dominance dominion domination gripe lordship raj mastership over govern own run guide direct ride influence possess dominate seize temper wield disburse overrule predominate bestride overarch overstride take the reins take the wheel have a hold on
2 控制
manipulative control command restriction grip determination clutch governance grasp manipulation curb mastery restraint dominion domination rein tyranny containment keep school run condition rule contain determine direct master cure restrict dominate regulate govern manipulate seize dictate tame overtake restrain hijack modulate stifle repress call the tune hold back keep to get a grip take possession keep down
hold sway 短语相关
hold it/that against
hold hands
hold on
hold one's tongue
take hold
scissors hold
hold to
hold (someone) responsible
hold it
hold the bag