holdout

• 指在谈判中拒绝达成协议的人，或这种拒绝达成协议的行为，常为了争取更有利的条件；也指在赌博中藏牌留待后用。

A noun referring to a person who refuses to reach an agreement in negotiations, or the act of such refusal, often to gain better terms; also refers to the act of concealing playing cards for later use in gambling.

1. Stubborn negotiatorB2formal

   A person or group that refuses to reach an agreement in hopes of obtaining more favorable terms.

   顽固的谈判者

   • The union was a holdout in the labor negotiations for weeks.
   • He played the role of the holdout during the contract talks.
   • The small town was the last holdout against the new policy.

   同义词dissenterhardlinerintransigentobstructionistrecalcitrant

2. Act of delaying agreementB2formal

   The deliberate refusal to agree or compromise in a negotiation, done in order to gain concessions.

   拖延协议

   • Their holdout on the budget issue stalled the entire project.
   • The company's holdout led to a lengthy legal battle.
   • After a month of holdout, the parties finally signed the deal.

   同义词intransigenceobstructionresistancestallingstonewalling

   反义词acquiescenceagreementcompromiseconcessionyield

3. Card concealment in gamblingC1slang

   The act of secretly keeping playing cards hidden during a game, so they can be used later to gain an unfair advantage.

   藏牌

   • The gambler was caught using a holdout in the poker tournament.
   • He perfected a holdout technique to hide an ace up his sleeve.
   • Holdout devices are illegal in most casinos.