hold hard

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally. figuratively,idiomatic
    — I would sooner walk in the dark, and hold hard to a promise of my God, than trust in the light of the brightest day that ever dawned.
  2. To stop suddenly and remain still. UK,dated,figuratively,imperative,often
    — Hold hard: here come the sheep.
  3. A formal command to a ship's crew to grasp and hold on to a solid fitting, such as ropes or rails, to avoid being swept overboard, especially during a storm.
    — All hands...hold hard!

词形变化

holds hard present,singular,third-person holding hard participle,present held hard participle,past held hard past holds hard present,singular,third-person holding hard participle,present held hard participle,past held hard past

词源

词源 1
A verbal phrase composed of the words: hold ("grasp", "grip") and hard ("resistantly", "resolutely", "solidly", "steadfastly").
词源 2
A verbal phrase composed of the words: hold ("maintain or keep to a position or state") and hard ("resolutely", "steadfastly"). Originally an expression used in riding or driving, now general.
0 次浏览 数据来源: Wiktionary