hold still
hold still — 慣用語
1. said when you want a person or animal to keep from moving for a short time
別亂動
叫對方暫時不要移動身體
said when you want a person or animal to keep from moving for a short time
"Hold still," Rafael said while trimming the hair above his son's ear.
Rafael 一邊替兒子修耳邊的頭髮，一邊說：「別亂動。」
hold still during careful grooming
The nurse told Joon, "Hold still while I clean the cut."
護理師對 Joon 說：「別亂動，我要先把傷口清乾淨。」
hold still while someone treats an injury
"Hold still," Karim whispered when the photographer adjusted the wedding veil.
攝影師在調整婚紗頭紗時，Karim 小聲說：「別亂動。」
The tattoo artist said, "Hold still," before drawing the final line.
刺青師下最後一筆前說：「別亂動。」
hold still before detailed body work
Nkechi called, "Hold still," as the puppy twisted in the bath.
Nkechi 幫小狗洗澡時，小狗一直扭動，她喊了聲：「別亂動。」
- hold still for a second
- hold still for the photo
- hold still while I cut your hair
- hold still during the shot
- 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
- 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.