| 单词 | holding pattern |
| 释义 | holding pattern (once / 123118 pages) n WORD FAMILY holding pattern USAGE EXAMPLESThe movie business continues to be in a holding pattern, eagerly awaiting the arrival of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" next week. Reuters(Dec 11, 2016) As the jetliner circled in a holding pattern, the pilot grew more desperate. Seattle Times(Nov 30, 2016) As the plane circled in a holding pattern, the pilot grew more desperate. The Guardian(Nov 30, 2016) 1n a state of inaction with no progress and no change you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment Hyper inaction, inactiveness, inactivity the state of being inactive 2n the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land Hyper air lane, airway, flight path, skyway a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another |
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