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• 动词短语，指紧紧抓住某物，无论是物理上还是情感上，也表示坚持某个想法或信念而不放弃。

A phrasal verb used to indicate holding tightly onto something physically or emotionally, or refusing to give up an idea or belief.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不可分

1. Hold tightlyformal

   To hold onto something or someone tightly, especially with your hands or arms.

   抓紧

   • The child clung to her mother's leg.
   • He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
   • She clung to his arm during the scary movie.

   同义词clutchembracegraspgriphug

   反义词dropfreelet goloosenrelease

2. Refuse to give upformal

   To continue to believe in or hold onto an idea, belief, or feeling, even when it is difficult.

   坚持不放

   • She clung to the hope that he would return.
   • They clung to their traditions despite the changes.
   • He clung to the belief that hard work always pays off.

   同义词cherishharbormaintainretainstick to

基本动词cling