tenacious
US /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
UK /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
1.
顽强的, 紧抓不放的
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
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The ivy is a tenacious plant, clinging to the old stone wall.
常春藤是一种顽强的植物，紧紧攀附在古老的石墙上。
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The dog had a tenacious grip on the toy.
那只狗紧紧地抓住了玩具。
2.
顽固的, 持久的
persisting in existence; not easily dispelled
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The rumor proved to be tenacious, despite all efforts to suppress it.
尽管竭力压制，谣言仍旧顽固地存在。
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His tenacious memory allowed him to recall every detail of the event.
他顽强的记忆力使他能够回忆起事件的每一个细节。
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坚韧不拔的, 坚定的
not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined
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She is a tenacious advocate for human rights.
她是人权方面坚韧不拔的倡导者。
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His tenacious spirit helped him overcome many obstacles.
他坚韧不拔的精神帮助他克服了许多障碍。