英汉词典

1. 紧紧抓住;抱紧
    If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly.

    e.g. Another man was rescued as he clung to the riverbank...
           另外一个人因为紧紧攀住河堤而获救。
    e.g. She had to cling onto the door handle until the pain passed...
           她只好紧紧握住门把手，直到不疼了才松开。

2. 抓住(职位或财产)不放
    If someone clings to a position or a possession they have, they do everything they can to keep it even though this may be very difficult.

    e.g. He appears determined to cling to power...
           看来他决心要抓住权力不放。
    e.g. Another minister clung on with a majority of only 18...
           另一位部长仅以18票的微弱优势保住了职位。

3. (衣服)紧附，黏着
    Clothes that cling to you stay pressed against your body when you move.

    e.g. His sodden trousers were clinging to his shins.
           湿淋淋的裤子紧紧粘在他小腿上。