hold up

• 短语动词，用于表示延迟某人或某事，或用威胁手段抢劫某人。

A phrasal verb used to indicate delaying someone or something, or to rob someone using threats.

不可数 · 及物和不及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Delay or obstructinformal

   To cause someone or something to be delayed or stopped.

   拖延

   • The traffic jam held us up for over an hour.
   • Sorry I'm late; I was held up at work.
   • The construction work is holding up the project.

   同义词delayimpedeobstructretardset backslowstall

   反义词accelerateexpeditehastenspeed

2. Remain strong or endureinformal

   To continue to function or remain in good condition despite difficulties.

   坚持住

   • The old bridge still holds up under heavy traffic.
   • Her courage held up throughout the crisis.
   • The theory holds up under close examination.

   同义词bear upendurelastpersistsurvivewithstand

   反义词breakcollapsefailgiveweakenyield

3. Robberyinformal

   To rob someone or a place, typically using a weapon.

   抢劫

   • The masked men held up the bank at gunpoint.
   • They tried to hold up a convenience store but were caught.
   • The news reported a hold-up at the jewelry shop.

   同义词mugrobstick up

基本动词hold