1.the act of grasping;

he released his clasp on my arm

2.understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something;

he has a good grasp of accounting practices

3.power by which something or someone is affected or dominated;

he has a hold over them

4.time during which some action is awaited;

instant replay caused too long a delay

5.a state of being confined (usually for a short time);

his detention was politically motivated

6.a stronghold

7.a cell in a jail or prison

8.the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it;

he grabbed the hammer by the handle

9.the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

1.organize or be responsible for;

hold a reception

2.keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean";

hold in place

3.have or hold in one's hands or grip;

Hold this bowl for a moment, please

4.to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement;

This holds the local until the express passengers change trains

5.have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;

She bears the title of Duchess

6.have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense;

She has $1,000 in the bank

7.keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view;

take for granted

8.contain or hold; have within;

The jar carries wine

9.lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;

moderate your alcohol intake

10. remain in a certain state, position, or condition;

The weather held

11. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);

bear a grudge

12. assert or affirm;

Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good

13. remain committed to;

I hold to these ideas

14. secure and keep for possible future use or application;

The landlord retained the security deposit

15. be the physical support of; carry the weight of;

The beam holds up the roof

16. hold the attention of;

The soprano held the audience

17. keep from exhaling or expelling;

hold your breath

18. support or hold in a certain manner;

She holds her head high

19. have room for; hold without crowding;

This hotel can accommodate 250 guests

20. be capable of holding or containing;

This box won't take all the items

21. be valid, applicable, or true;

This theory still holds

22. take and maintain control over, often by violent means;

The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week

23. protect against a challenge or attack;

Hold that position behind the trees!

24. declare to be;

She was declared incompetent

25. have as a major characteristic;

The novel holds many surprises

26. cause to stop;

Halt the engines

27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted;

He's held by a contract

28. cover as for protection against noise or smell;

She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate

29. drink alcohol without showing ill effects;

He can hold his liquor

30. be pertinent or relevant or applicable;

The same laws apply to you!

31. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance;

reserve me a seat on a flight

32. resist or confront with resistance;

The politician defied public opinion

33. keep from departing;

Hold the taxi

34. stop dealing with;

hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting

35. aim, point, or direct;

Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames

36. be in accord; be in agreement;

We agreed on the terms of the settlement

1.The cake from the bakery is not able to hold a candle to the one that Grandmonther made.

店里买来的蛋糕跟奶奶做的无法相比。