Cling to Meaning in English
expression
释义
To hold on tightly to something, either physically or emotionally; can also mean refusing to let go of an idea, person, or belief.
用法与细微差别
Often used for emotional attachment ('cling to hope', 'cling to memories') or for physically holding onto someone or something. Slightly formal/literary when talking about beliefs or emotions. Not the same as 'hold on to', which is broader.
例句
The child clings to his mother's hand in the crowd.
basic
She clings to the hope that things will get better.
basic
Old habits can be hard to cling to or to let go of.
basic
People sometimes cling to memories when they lose someone close.
natural
He tends to cling to old beliefs even when they're proven wrong.
natural
Even as adults, we sometimes cling to childhood comforts.
natural