hold over
US /hoʊld ˈoʊvər/
UK /ˈhəʊld ˌəʊ.vər/
片語動詞
1.
推遲, 延期
to postpone or delay something
範例:
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They decided to hold over the meeting until next week.
他們決定把會議推遲到下週。
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The judge will hold over the case until more evidence is presented.
法官將推遲此案,直到提交更多證據。
同義詞:
2.
持續, 拘留
to keep someone or something in a particular place or position for a longer time than expected or usual
範例:
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The strong winds will hold over the storm for another day.
強風將使風暴再持續一天。
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They had to hold over the prisoners for further questioning.
他們不得不拘留囚犯以進行進一步審問。