[+ object + adjective] Could you hold the door open, please?

Rosie held out an apple for the horse.

All those who agree please hold up their hand (= raise their arm).

2) to support sth.: 支持，支撑

Will the rope be strong enough to hold my weight?

Each wheel is held on with four bolts.

3) to contain or be able to contain sth.: 容纳

This jug holds exactly one pint.

One bag won't hold all of the shopping - we'd better take two.

4）to make sth., especially a meeting or an election happen: 举办

Could we hold a meeting to discuss this tomorrow afternoon?

The election will be held on 8th of August.

5）to believe an idea or opinion: 持...观点

[+ to infinitive] Small amounts of alcohol are held to be good for the heart.

You sold it to me, so if it breaks I'll hold you responsible (= make you take responsibility).

hold 常用短语：

hold back vt. 缩回；制止，阻止；抑制（感情等）

hold on vi. 继续，持续； 坚持下去；（打电话）不挂断

hold on to vt. 抓住，固守

hold out vt. 伸出； 继续 vi. 食品等持续

hold up vt. 举起；阻止，使延误

catch/get/lay/seize/take/keep hold of vt. 捕捉，获得

lose hold of vt. 松手放走；失去......的线索

相关高考试题

1.We thought of selling this old furniture, but we've decided to __________ it. It might be valuable. ( 2002全国)

A. hold on to B. keep up with C. turn to D. look after

2. We want to rent a bus which can 40 people for our trip to Beijing. (2006 天津)

A. load B. hold C. fill D. support

答案及解析: 1.A 意思是不放弃,不卖掉. 2. B 意思是容纳