看看这里你就知道:
http://dict.baidu.com/s?wd=hold&f=3以下是其中一些例句:
1.及物动词 (vt).
(1).握着;抓住;夹住
He held a knife in his hand.
他手里握着一把刀。
(2).托住;支承
The roof was held up by pillars.
屋顶由柱子支撑着。
(3).使保持某种姿态等[O]
She held herself erect.
她把身子挺直。
(4).拘留,扣留
The highjackers held two women hostage.
劫机者扣留两名妇女作人质。
(5).(船或飞机)沿...航行
The ship held an easterly course.
船继续向东航行。
2.不及物动词(vi.)
(1).持续,保持
I hope this beautiful weather will hold.
我希望这种好天气将持续下去。
(2).顶住,支持
The dike held during the flood.
洪水期间河堤没有崩溃。
(3).有效,适用
My decision still holds.
我的决定仍然有效。