| 释义 |
hold out sth to think or say that something is possible or likely to happen, especially something good认为某事〔尤指好事〕有可能发生:•not hold out much hope / hold out little hope Negotiators aren't holding out much hope of a peaceful settlement.谈判人员对和平解决不抱很大希望。hold out the prospect / promise of sth•alternative methods which hold out the promise of improved health可能改善健康状况的另类方法ˌhold ˈout sthto offer a chance, hope or possibility of sth提供机会；给予希望；使有可能Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering.医生对她的痊愈不抱很大的希望。 |