hold out for
phrasal verbhold out for something
- [no passive] to cause a delay in reaching an agreement because you hope you will gain something
（为得到利益）拖延达成协议 - The union negotiators are holding out for a more generous pay settlement.
工会谈判代表拖延着，以期达成较优厚的薪酬协议。
- The union negotiators are holding out for a more generous pay settlement.