Lingo

Captivity, Feelings, & Interactions (Hold)

13 Words

7m

1.
[hold] {sb/sth} in contempt
短语

The judge held the defendant in contempt of court for their disruptive behavior.

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2.
[hold] office
短语

He was elected to hold office as the mayor of the city.

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3.
[hold] {sb/sth} accountable
短语

To maintain trust in a relationship, both partners should hold each other accountable for their commitments.

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4.
[hold] prisoner
短语

The authorities discovered a hidden room where the kidnappers were holding their victim prisoner.

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5.
[take|hold] hostage
短语

Terrorists took a group of tourists hostage in a foreign country.

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6.
[hold] hands
短语

The couple walked along the beach, happily holding hands.

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7.
[hold|take] captive
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The evil sorcerer held the princess captive in his dark castle.

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8.
[hold] {one's} attention
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The engaging story held the children's attention throughout the entire book.

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9.
[hold] it against {sb/sth}
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She can't hold the mistakes he made against him forever; people change.

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10.
[hold] promise
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The new medical treatment holds promise for patients with rare diseases.

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11.
[hold] true
短语

The fundamental principles of democracy continue to hold true, despite evolving social and political landscapes.

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12.
[hold] {sth} sacred
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In their family, Sunday dinners are held sacred as a time for everyone to gather and connect.

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13.
[hold] in high (regard|esteem)
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She is held in high regard by her colleagues for her integrity and dedication.

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