释义 |
●ˌhold ˈout for sthto deliberately delay reaching an agreement in the hope that you will gain sth; to refuse to accept anything less than what you are asking for (为得到更大利益)拖延达成协议;拒绝让步◆Union leaders are holding out for a better deal. 工会领导人拒不让步,以期达成更有利的协议。[v + adv + prep] |