hold on (also hold onto) ( holding, held, holds )

• 1. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you hold on, or hold onto something, you keep your hand on it or around it, for example to prevent the thing from falling or to support yourself. 握住

  例：

  His right arm was extended up beside his head, still holding on to a coffee cup.

  他的右臂向头的一侧伸开，手上还紧紧握着一只咖啡杯。

  例：

  He was struggling to hold onto a rock on the face of the cliff.

  他拼命挣扎着去抓悬崖壁上的一块岩石。

• 2. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you hold on, you manage to achieve success or avoid failure in spite of great difficulties or opposition. 坚持不懈

  例：

  The Rams held on to defeat the Nevada Wolf Pack in Reno, 32-28.

  公羊队坚忍不拔，在雷诺市以32比28的比分击败了内华达狼群队。

• 3. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you ask someone to hold on, you are asking them to wait for a short time. 稍等片刻 [口语]

  例：

  The manager asked him to hold on while he investigated.

  经理让他稍等一会，他去调查一下。