hold out for sth to not accept anything less than you have asked for坚持要求，不肯让步:•Transport workers are holding out for a 20% pay rise.运输业工人坚持要求加薪 20%。ˌhold ˈout for sth[no passive]to cause a delay in reaching an agreement because you hope you will gain sth（为得到利益）拖延达成协议The union negotiators are holding out for a more generous pay settlement.工会谈判代表拖延着，以期达成较优厚的薪酬协议。 |