hold the line
US /hoʊld ðə laɪn/
UK /həʊld ðə laɪn/
成语
1.
坚守阵地, 保持不变, 不让步
to maintain a position or stand firm against pressure or difficulty
示例:
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Despite heavy losses, the soldiers were ordered to hold the line.
尽管损失惨重，士兵们仍被命令坚守阵地。
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The company decided to hold the line on prices despite rising costs.
尽管成本上涨，公司仍决定维持价格。
2.
不要挂断, 请稍候
to wait on the telephone without hanging up
示例:
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Please hold the line, a representative will be with you shortly.
请不要挂断，客服代表很快就会为您服务。
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I asked him to hold the line while I checked the information.
我让他不要挂断，我去核实一下信息。