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） ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
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【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.
