hold the fort 1. 代为照料 Maggie held the fort when her mother was away. 母亲外出时, 麦琪代为照料一切。 习惯用语hold the fort1.守住堡垒; 坚守岗位; 暂时代理; 应付紧急情况Fort Knox诺克斯堡(美国联邦政府的黄金贮存地)