ahold

ahold — 副詞

1. used in the phrase 'get ahold of' to mean managing to obtain a thing, especially

1.副詞B1
釋義

弄到；取得

設法獲得某樣東西

used in the phrase 'get ahold of' to mean managing to obtain a thing, especially something that is hard to find or buy.

例句

Zara finally got ahold of the new Taylor Swift album on vinyl.

Zara 終於弄到了泰勒絲新專輯的黑膠唱片。

get ahold of + [object you obtain]

Where did you get ahold of those concert tickets so quickly?

你怎麼這麼快就弄到那些演唱會門票的？

同義詞
  • obtain

    much more formal; suits writing and official contexts

  • get hold of

    the standard British form; 'ahold of' is the American variant

文法句型

get + ahold + of + noun

用法筆記

Almost always appears after 'get' (sometimes 'lay' or 'take') and before 'of'. The bare adverb 'ahold' on its own is very rare.

常見錯誤

❌I got ahold the book yesterday.
✅I got ahold of the book yesterday.
💡the preposition 'of' is required after 'ahold'.

2. used in the phrase 'get ahold of' to mean reaching a person by phone, message, o

2.副詞B1
釋義

聯絡上

用電話或訊息找到某人

used in the phrase 'get ahold of' to mean reaching a person by phone, message, or email so that you can speak to them.

例句

I've been trying to get ahold of Yael all morning, but her phone is off.

我整個早上都在試著聯絡上 Yael，可是她的手機關機了。

get ahold of + [person] for reaching by phone or message

Can you get ahold of Dr. Amara before the meeting starts at three?

你能在三點開會前聯絡上 Amara 醫師嗎？

同義詞
  • reach

    neutral register; works in formal writing

  • contact

    more formal; common in business or official notices

文法句型

get + ahold + of + person

用法筆記

The object is a person (or someone's name). Distinguish from sense 1, where the object is a thing being obtained.

常見錯誤

❌I called for ahold of my brother.
✅I got ahold of my brother.
💡the fixed verb here is 'get', not 'call' or 'reach'.

3. used in phrases such as 'grab ahold of' or 'take ahold of' to mean closing your

3.副詞A2
釋義

抓住

用手緊緊握住人或物

used in phrases such as 'grab ahold of' or 'take ahold of' to mean closing your hand firmly around a thing or person.

例句

Grab ahold of my hand before you cross the busy street.

過這條繁忙的街道前，先抓住我的手。

grab ahold of + [body part or object]

The toddler took ahold of the puppy's tail and would not let go.

那個小小孩抓住小狗的尾巴，怎樣都不肯放。

同義詞
  • grip

    stronger and tighter; suggests not letting go

  • clutch

    suggests holding tightly, often out of fear or need

反義詞

文法句型

grab/get/take + ahold + of + noun

用法筆記

This is the literal physical sense. The verb is usually 'grab' or 'take' rather than 'get' to make the action sound more sudden or forceful.

常見錯誤

❌She grabbed ahold the rope.
✅She grabbed ahold of the rope.
💡never drop the 'of'.

4. used in phrases such as 'get ahold of' or 'take ahold of' to describe gaining au

4.副詞B2
釋義

掌控；掌握

取得對情勢或團體的控制權

used in phrases such as 'get ahold of' or 'take ahold of' to describe gaining authority, influence, or command over a situation, group, or thing.

例句

Once the new coach took ahold of the team, the players started winning.

新教練一掌控住球隊，球員們就開始贏球了。

take ahold of + [group / situation]

Fear got ahold of the village after the second fire broke out.

村裡發生第二場火災後，恐懼掌控了整個村子。

abstract subject (emotion) gaining control

同義詞
  • take control of

    more formal and direct; common in business news

  • get a grip on

    very close in meaning; slightly more about understanding plus control

反義詞

文法句型

get/take/keep + ahold + of + noun

用法筆記

Object is usually a situation, an organization, or an abstract force (fear, panic, the news). Distinguish from sense 3, where the object is grasped with the hand.

常見錯誤

❌The new boss got ahold the company quickly.
✅The new boss got ahold of the company quickly.
💡keep the 'of' in this sense too.

5. in the fixed phrase 'get ahold of yourself', used to tell someone to stop being

5.副詞B2
釋義

冷靜下來

重新控制自己的情緒

in the fixed phrase 'get ahold of yourself', used to tell someone to stop being upset, panicked, or out of control and to act calmly again.

例句

Get ahold of yourself, Ilya — crying won't bring the cat back tonight.

Ilya，冷靜下來——今晚哭也沒辦法把貓找回來。

imperative + reflexive pronoun for telling someone to calm down

Yael took a deep breath and tried to get ahold of herself before speaking.

Yael 深吸一口氣，先讓自己冷靜下來才開口。

同義詞
反義詞
  • fall apart

    the opposite — losing emotional control

文法句型

get + ahold + of + reflexive pronoun

用法筆記

Always reflexive (myself, yourself, himself, herself, themselves). Frequently used as a sharp, almost scolding imperative to tell someone to stop crying, panicking, or shouting.

常見錯誤

❌Get ahold of you!
✅Get ahold of yourself!
💡this sense needs the reflexive pronoun, not the object pronoun.