cling (on) to something

Related to word: cling

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C2

    to make a determined effort to maintain possession of something

    竭力维持;极力保留;牢牢抓住

    • Despite facing challenges, she is trying to cling on to her job.

      尽管面临挑战,她仍试图保住她的工作。

    • He is doing everything he can to cling on to the relationship.

      他正在尽一切努力维持这段关系。

    • Even with changing circumstances, they continue to cling on to their cultural traditions.

      即使情况不断变化,他们仍然坚持保留他们的文化传统。