tenacious
/təˈneɪʃəs/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7163 in the learning path
坚韧不拔的；执着的
Definitions
adj. determined to continue despite difficulties
坚韧不拔的；执着的
adj. holding firmly or remaining difficult to remove or change
紧抓不放的；难消除的
Example
The tenacious runner kept going despite the steep hill.
尽管山坡陡峭，那位意志顽强的跑者仍继续前进。
Tenacious researchers often overcome repeated setbacks before producing discoveries that significantly improve public health.
坚韧不拔的研究人员往往要克服重重挫折，才能取得显著改善公共健康的发现。
Collocations
- a tenacious campaigner
- a tenacious grip
- tenacious resistance
Word family
- tenacity (n.)
- tenaciously (adv.)
Synonyms
- persistent
- determined
Usage tip
核心是坚持不放弃；也可形容抓得紧或难消除。
FAQ
- What does tenacious mean?
- determined to continue despite difficulties holding firmly or remaining difficult to remove or change
- How is tenacious pronounced?
- UK /təˈneɪʃəs/, US /təˈneɪʃəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
