Held
“Held” 可表示物理上的托举或抓住，也可指召开会议、持有观点，或法律上的扣留。常见搭配如 “held a meeting""held responsible”。
- “She held the railing as the boat rocked.” (船摇晃时她紧紧抓住栏杆。)
- “The city held a festival to celebrate local artists.” (这座城市举办节庆以致敬本地艺术家。)
- “He was held responsible for the delay.” (他要为延误承担责任。)
“Hold” 源自古英语 “haldan”；过去式与过去分词 “held” 来自古英语 “heold”，属不规则变化。
不规则变化，无现代能产前后缀。
新闻里 “held in custody” 表示羁押；体育里 “held the lead” 表示保持领先。
- 固定搭配: “held back” (抑制、阻碍), “held on” (坚持、别挂断电话)
把手掌弯成杯状托住东西，“held” 就是那样托了一阵子没松手。
“The crowd held its breath as the diver entered the water without a splash.” (跳水员入水几乎没有水花，观众都屏住了呼吸。)