"hold the line" 怎么发音

expression

HOHLD thuh LINE

释义

This expression can mean to stay on the telephone and not hang up while waiting, or to maintain your position and not give up or weaken, especially in a difficult situation.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn

英式英语

hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn

简化发音

美式

HOHLD thuh LINE

英式

HOHLD thuh LINE

语境中听

Please hold the line while I check your information.

If you hold the line, someone will help you soon.

The soldiers were ordered to hold the line at all costs.

Can you hold the line? I’ll be right back with your answer.