Everyone thinks there is some vast conspiracy wanting to hold down the younger generation.

人人都认为有个要压制年轻一代的大阴谋。

He never could hold down a job.

他从来就保不住自己的工作。

He was unable to hold down a job after his breakdown.

他精神崩溃以后就没能保住工作。

"I'll hold down the fort until he's back," Clark said.

“在他回来之前我会代他处理事务，”克拉克说。

Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.

简尽管有生理缺陷，却能够保住一份全职工作。