"hold out for" in Chinese (Simplified)
坚持要求等待(更好条件)
Definition
坚持不接受低于期望的东西,等待更好的条件或结果。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要用于非正式场合,特别是谈判或做决定时。常见搭配有“hold out for 更好的条件”。强调耐心和意志坚定。不同于单独的“hold out”(坚持、忍耐)。
Examples
She will hold out for a higher salary.
她会**坚持要求**更高的薪水。
They decided to hold out for better conditions.
他们决定**坚持要求**更好的条件。
I will hold out for something I really want.
我会**坚持等**到我真正想要的东西。
If you keep looking, you can hold out for your dream apartment.
只要你继续找,就能**坚持要求**理想的公寓。
He turned down several offers to hold out for the perfect job.
他拒绝了好几个提议,**坚持等待**理想的工作。
You have to be patient if you want to hold out for something better.
如果你想**坚持等**到更好的,就要有耐心。