hold fast
US /hoʊld fæst/
UK /hoʊld fæst/
1.
抓紧, 牢牢固定
to maintain a grip on something; to cling tightly
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Hold fast to the rope, or you'll fall!
抓紧绳子，不然你会掉下去的！
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The anchor needs to hold fast in the strong current.
锚必须在强劲的水流中牢牢固定。
2.
坚守, 坚持
to adhere firmly to beliefs, principles, or a course of action
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Despite the challenges, she decided to hold fast to her dreams.
尽管面临挑战，她仍决定坚守自己的梦想。
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The community must hold fast to its traditions.
社区必须坚守其传统。