stick out for

英 [stɪk aʊt fɔː] 美 [stɪk aʊt fɔːr]

• v. 坚持索取；坚持要求

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. They held the travellers for ransom.
   他们将旅客当作人质索取赎金。
2. He always charges me too much for his goods.
   他总是向我索取过高的货价。
3. The strikers are holding out for a 5% pay increase.
   罢工者坚持要求增加工资百分之五。
4. She is still pressing her claim for compensation.
   她仍然坚持要求赔偿。