核心问题
We thought of selling this old furniture, but we've decided to ____ it. It might be valuable.
A. hold on to B. keep up with C. turn to D. look after(全国高考,02-31)
答案为 A。但 hold on to 是什么意思呢？我查英汉词典没有查到它的含义。
词典解答
hold on to(或 hold onto)除作“抓住”“抓紧”解之外,还作“保持”“保留”“不给予、不卖
掉(房屋、财产等)”解。
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We should hold onto the house and sell it later when prices are higher. 我们应当保留这座房子,等房价上涨时再把它卖掉。
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You should hold on to your oil shares. 你应当保留你的石油股份。