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单词 take hold
释义

take hold

phrase
If something takes hold, it gains complete control or influence over a person or thing.
She felt a strange excitement taking hold of her. [+ of]
She was determined not to let the illness take hold again.
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take hold in American English

to take effect or become firmly established
the new fad took hold quickly
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Examples of 'take hold' in a sentence
take hold

We also let the negatives take hold.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
 Something very strange takes hold of an actress at this time of year.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was unlucky it took hold and ignited something flammable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
She takes hold of things and makes them work.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Gilt prices recovered early losses and were trading up as credit crunch fears began to take hold again.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Now it is taking hold again.
The Sun (2015)
But something took hold of him and he joined the Army.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It can take hold of things but it won't let go.
Amanda Mackenzie Stuart Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age (2005)
If deflation takes hold, then things will be a mess and people are likely to turn to gold as a safe haven.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You're thinking faster than the people around you at work but don't let impatience take hold.
The Sun (2012)
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