hold the line

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans. idiomatic
    — The UN General Assembly was expected to hold the line again today against seating Red China.

词形变化

holds the line present,singular,third-person holding the line participle,present held the line participle,past held the line past

词源

Probably an allusion to a line of soldiers remaining steadfastly in position during combat.
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