v.t.及物動詞保留He's holding on to the spare keys until she needs them
v.t.及物動詞容納The tin can is holding pencils, pens, and erasers
v.t.及物動詞控制It's all about holding the area, these gangs are fighting for power
v.t.及物動詞拘留I didn't come to see you, because my parents were holding me at home as a punishment
v.t.及物動詞舉行We've been holding our training courses there for five years, and we like everything so far
v.t.及物動詞握住When the child fell asleep, he was still holding a new toy
v.t.及物動詞持有(某種特性)At one time I was holding a strong interest in medicine, and was thinking about becoming a doctor
v.t.及物動詞相信;確信I will be holding these memories all my life, it's an unforgettable holiday
v.t.及物動詞擁有Our family has been holding this land for more than one hundred years
v.t.及物動詞等待They were holding me on the line for fifteen minutes before I could ask my question
v.t.及物動詞使保持(某種狀態)He got a yellow card from the referee for holding a player
n. (u.)不可數名詞容量The ship has a large holding capacity for cargo.
n. (c./u.)名詞 (可數/不可數)持股The investor increased their holdings in the company.
n. (c./u.)名詞 (可數/不可數)土地The family has a large land holding in the countryside.
n. (c.)可數名詞控股公司The company is a holding company with several subsidiaries.