1. adhere to;accept堅持;接受
We'll hold by our decision.我們將 堅持我們的決定。
He always holds by his own opinion. 他總是堅持他自己的意見。
I don't hold by such foolish ideas. 我不接受這類愚蠢的想法。
2. support;approve of 支持;扶 助;贊成;允許
Although he did not hold by us, he honoured us.雖然他沒有支持我 們,但是他尊重我們。