"Hold on" 和 "Keep on" 在表示"继续"时的用法区别如下:
1. "Hold on" 的用法特点:
-- 多用于短暂性坚持,强调"再坚持一下"
-- 常出现在电话用语中("请稍等")
-- 带有"暂停当前动作但保持状态"的意味
例句:
"Hold on a minute, I'll check the information for you."
(稍等,我帮你查一下信息)
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word-vs-word-cn
【hold on】 —
1. maintain one’s grip or footing:
- If a branch is near you, 【hold on】 until we can get a rope.
2. continue; last:
- If the weather holds on, the area should provide excellent hunting the next few days.
3. continue traveling in a certain direction:
- 【Hold on】 down the road until you come to the railway crossing.
4. wait on the telephone:
- I’m afraid the line is busy, would you like to 【hold on】 ?
5. continue in spite of difficulties; refuse to yield:
- Painting the house is tiring, but if you 【hold on】 , the results are worth the effort.
【keep on】 —
1. = 【hold on】 2:
- The rain kept on, and the wind increased. There would be no flying that day.
2. = 【hold on】 3:
- Turn left at the corner and 【keep on】 as far as the church. Keep right on to the end of the road.
3. = 【hold on】 5:
- Even if you fail the examination again, you must try to 【keep on】 until you pass.
4. talk at length about smth.:
- Don’t 【keep on】 so. I know you want the car but we can’t afford it.