be·hold /bɪˈhəʊld/ vt. | vi. | phr. (-held /-ˈheld/) ❶ vt. 1. 看；看见(壮观、难忘的景象) They climbed to the top of the mountain to behold the magnificent scenery. 他们爬到山顶观看壮丽的景色。 She has never beheld death before. 她从未见过死人的事。 He gaped in horror at the spectacle he beheld. 他被自己所看到的景象吓得瞠目结舌。 2. 注视 behold a ship sink 注视着一条船下沉 ❷ vi. 看，瞧[多用于祈使句，用以唤起注意] Behold, the new king is crowned. 瞧，新国王加冕了。 Behold, the queen! 瞧，女王! [<OE bihaldan to hold, keep, observe]