hold out

伸出, 坚持

例句与用法：

How long can we hold out against these attacks?

我们对这些攻击能抵抗多久?

The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reductions.

即将举行的会谈给实现真正的裁军带来了希望。

Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.

医生帮助她康复的希望甚微。

详细释义：

1. 坚持

How long can we hold out?

我们能坚持多久?

2. 维持

How long will our food supplies hold out?

我们的粮食还能维持多久?

3. 给予

The doctors hold out little hope of his recovery.

医生们对他的康复不抱多大希望。