holding out

英文解釋：

動詞 hold out:

1. thrust or extend out
   同義詞：exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, hold out, stretch forth
2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
   同義詞：resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
3. last and be usable
   同義詞：wear, hold out, endure
4. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
   同義詞：hold out
5. continue to live; endure or last
   同義詞：survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out

例句：

1. How long can we hold out against these attacks?
   我們對這些攻擊能抵抗多久?
2. The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reductions.
   即將舉行的會談給實現真正的裁軍帶來了希望。
3. Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.
   醫生幫助她康復的希望甚微。