holding out

to extend or stretch out (e.g., a hand)

1. 1.

   To offer, present (a hope, possibility, opportunity etc.)

   提供,呈现(希望、可能性、机会等)

2. 2.

   To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.)

   等待,或拒绝以期在谈判等中获得更好的条件

3. 3.

   To survive, endure.

   幸存,坚持,挺住

4. 4.

   To set aside something or save it for later.

   把某物留出或保存以备后用

坚持；抵抗；提供；给予；提供,呈现(希望、可能性、机会等)；等待,或拒绝以期在谈判等中获得更好的条件；幸存,坚持,挺住

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