Definitions
v. To hold someone or something tightly.
紧抓；紧抱
v. To stick closely to a surface or body.
紧贴；附着
v. To refuse to give up a belief, hope, or possession.
固守；不愿放弃
Example
The little boy clung to his father's arm.
小男孩紧紧抱着父亲的胳膊。
Some organisations cling to outdated practices even when new approaches could improve efficiency and employee satisfaction.
即使新方法能够提高效率和员工满意度，一些机构仍然固守过时的做法。
Collocations
- cling to someone
- cling to power
- cling to the hope that
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为clung；常与to搭配。
FAQ
- What does cling mean?
- To hold someone or something tightly. To stick closely to a surface or body. To refuse to give up a belief, hope, or possession.
- How is cling pronounced?
- UK /klɪŋ/, US /klɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
