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Usages of держать
Я хочу, чтобы смартфон держал заряд дольше.
I want the smartphone to hold a charge longer.
Для меня невозможно уснуть без книги: я держу её в руках, пока не закрою глаза.
It is impossible for me to fall asleep without a book: I hold it in my hands until I close my eyes.
В дороге мне удобно читать на планшете, хотя телефон легче держать.
On the road it’s convenient for me to read on a tablet, although the phone is easier to hold.
Осторожно, кипяток очень горячий: держи кружку двумя руками.
Careful, boiling water is very hot: hold the mug with both hands.
В автошколе наша инструкторша спросила: «Вы готовы ехать?» и объяснила, как держать руль.
At the driving school our (female) instructor asked, “Are you ready to drive?” and explained how to hold the steering wheel.
Когда я держу руль двумя руками, мне спокойнее.
When I hold the steering wheel with both hands, I feel calmer.
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