hold out for

• [美国口语](为争取更多的好处而)蓄意拖着不达成协议，坚持要求：

  He tried to hold out for higher paying by rejecting signature to the contract.

  他拒绝在合同上签名，坚持要更高报酬。

  Tom is likely to hold out for more than 300 pound's price.

  汤姆很可能要求高于300镑的价格。