hold

holdとは　意味・定義・例文

Verb 動詞

1. take and keep tightly in your hands or arms

～をつかむ, ～を握る, ～を持つ, ～にしがみつく

hold the rope in one's hands

2. keep in a certain position

～を…の状態に保つ, ～のままである

The poster is held on the board by thumbtacks.

3. believe

～と考える, ～だと思う

Early Egyptian and Mesopotamian held that the Earth was flat as a disk and it floated in the ocean.

4. keep in mind

～を抱く, ～を持つ

hold a firm belief
hold a different view
hold no prejudice

5. contain

 ～を含んでいる

Salt holds many minerals in it.

6. accommodate

～を収容できる

This bottle holds 2.5 liters.

7. support

～を支える, ～を持ちこたえる, ～を食い止める, ～を守る, もつ, 続く

The pillars hold up the roof.

8. suppress

～を抑える

She couldn't hold her anger.

9. carry on

～を開く, ～を催す

hold a party
hold a meeting