hold still

IPA/hˈəʊld stˈɪl/
IPA/hˈoʊld stˈɪl/

hold still — idiom

1. said when you want a person or animal to keep from moving for a short time

1.慣用語A2
釋義

said when you want a person or animal to keep from moving for a short time

例句

"Hold still," Rafael said while trimming the hair above his son's ear.

hold still during careful grooming

The nurse told Joon, "Hold still while I clean the cut."

hold still while someone treats an injury

同義詞
  • stay still

    slightly broader and also used for remaining motionless over a longer period

  • keep still

    often used when someone is already moving and must stop continuing that movement

  • don't move

    more direct and often stronger in urgent situations

反義詞
  • move around

    suggests changing position repeatedly instead of remaining motionless

  • wiggle

    emphasizes small repeated movements that this command is trying to stop

文法句型

hold still

hold still for a second

hold still while I ...

用法筆記

Usually said directly to a child, patient, or animal when someone needs the body to stay motionless for a moment, often during haircuts, medical care, or photography.

常見錯誤

❌Hold still in this job for another year.
✅Stay in this job for another year.
💡hold still is about not moving your body, not remaining in a place or situation for a long time.
❌Hold still your arm while I bandage it.
✅Hold your arm still while I bandage it.
💡when still describes one body part, it usually follows the object rather than standing alone as the fixed phrase.