I should have held out for a better deal.

我本应坚持要求更好的条件。

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The food supplies held out for a week.

食物只能维持一周。

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The others held out for the high number.

其他人则坚持把数额定得高一些。

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The president criticized the creditors, who he said held out for the prospect of an unjustified, taxpayer-funded bailout.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

More than 55,000 people turned out for the first World Cup Qualifying match held at Soldier Field, home of the 1994 World Cup opening game.

VOA: standard.2009.06.07

Despite a resiliant UUJ display, the Tir Chonaill men held out for a well merited win.

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But the visitors' defence was resolute and Accies held out for a much-needed three points.

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In the end, the Jews of the Old City held out for 6 months.

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