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26 Dec 2016
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What does "hold out" mean in this text?
Mr. Obama held out hope that when Mr. Trump takes office, he would take a more sober approach.
Mr. Obama held out hope that when Mr. Trump takes office, he would take a more sober approach.
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It means to "hold on" as well, "held out" in this context means to hold on and "Holding out on me" would mean to keep a secret, not give the whole truth or all that you can offer.
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（可能性が低いとか、そうならないと思っているとか）それにしてもなるように祝っている、そういう期待を裏切らないようにしていきたい
hold out hope は直訳にすると、「望みを頑張って続ける」
hold out hope は直訳にすると、「望みを頑張って続ける」
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