名詞 hold out:

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

動詞 hold out:

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

1. How long can we hold out against these attacks?
   我們對這些攻擊能抵抗多久?
2. The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reductions.
   即將舉行的會談給實(shí)現(xiàn)真正的裁軍帶來了希望。
3. Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.
   醫(yī)生幫助她康復(fù)的希望甚微。