| 释义 |
hold a brief forv. phr.To argue in support of; defend. — Usually used with a negative. 支持,赞同;为…辩护。——通常与否定词连用。◆ I hold no brief for John, but I do not think he was responsible for the accident.我并不是为约翰辩护,但我认为他不应对这次事故负责。◆ The lawyer said he held no brief for thievery, but he considered the man should be given another chance.律师说他并不是为偷窃辩护,但他认为应该再给那个人一次机会。 |