单词 | hold close |
释义 | hold close (once / 17056 pages) v WORD FAMILY hold close: held close, holding close, holds close USAGE EXAMPLESHis administration could start sending prisoners to Guantánamo Bay again, which held close to 700 men at its peak and is now down to 60. New York Times(Nov 28, 2016) Moore almost assuredly will win because Republicans are expected to hold close to 75 of the chamber’s 120 seats. Washington Times(Nov 21, 2016) “What is conservative after all but one who conserves, one who is committed to protecting and holding close the things by which we live.” The Guardian(Oct 10, 2016) v hold firmly, usually with one's hands Syn|Hypo|Hyper cling to, clutch, hold tight cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position hold, take hold have or hold in one's hands or grip |
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