tenacious

US /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
UK /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
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1.

顽强的, 紧抓不放的

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

:
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。
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

:
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。
His tenacious memory allowed him to recall every detail of the event.
顽强的记忆力使他能够回忆起事件的每一个细节。
3.

坚韧不拔的, 坚定的

not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined

:
She is a tenacious advocate for human rights.
她是人权方面坚韧不拔的倡导者。
His tenacious spirit helped him overcome many obstacles.
坚韧不拔的精神帮助他克服了许多障碍。