Hang onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
HANG-AHN-too, HANG-AWN-too
hˈæŋ/ /ˈɒntʊ
hang-ON-tuh
释义
To hold something tightly or to keep something instead of giving it away or letting it go.
用法与细微差别
Informal, often used for both physical action (not letting go) and for possessions or memories. Also spelled "hang on to". Common with 'something' or 'it': "hang onto your ticket". Not the same as 'hang out' (spend time).
Spanish: aferrarse a - guardar - quedarse conPortuguese (BR): agarrar - segurar firmemente - guardarPortuguese (PT): agarrar - segurar firmemente - guardarChinese (Simplified): 紧抓住 - 保留 - 不放弃Chinese (Traditional): 緊抓住 - 保留 - 不放棄Hindi: कसकर पकड़ना - संभालकर रखनाArabic: يتمسك بـ - يحتفظ بـBengali: ধরে রাখা - আঁকড়ে ধরা - সংরক্ষণ করাRussian: держаться - удерживать - не отдаватьJapanese: しっかり持つ - 手放さずに取っておくVietnamese: giữ chặt - giữ lạiKorean: 꽉 잡다 - 간직하다Turkish: tutmak - bırakmamak - saklamakUrdu: تھامے رکھنا - سنبھال کر رکھناIndonesian: memegang erat - mempertahankan
例句
Hang onto the railing when you go down the stairs.
basic
Can I hang onto this book a little longer?
basic
She always hangs onto old photos.
basic
You should hang onto your receipt in case you need to return something.
natural
I can't believe how long he's hung onto that old car!
natural
Sometimes it's hard to hang onto good memories.
natural