to cling
第三人称
clings
现在进行时
clinging
过去式
clung
过去完成时
clung
1
紧握, 紧紧抓住
to tightly hold on to someone or something
及物动词
- She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony.
当她从阳台上往下看时，她紧紧抓住安全栏杆。
- The cat clung to the tree branch, reluctant to come down.
猫紧紧抓住树枝，不愿意下来。
- In the storm, the ship's crew clung to the rails to avoid being swept away.
在风暴中，船员的船员紧紧抓住栏杆以避免被冲走。
- The wet puppy clung to its owner's lap for warmth and security.
湿漉漉的小狗紧贴着主人的膝盖，以寻求温暖和安全。
同义词：
2
紧贴, 粘住
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
及物动词
- The wet clothes clung to her body, making her feel uncomfortable and chilled.
湿衣服紧贴在她的身上，让她感到不舒服和寒冷。
- The ivy clung to the side of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the brick facade.
常春藤紧贴在建筑物的侧面，为砖砌外墙增添了一抹绿色。
- The plastic wrap clung tightly to the bowl, ensuring a secure seal to keep the food fresh.
保鲜膜紧紧粘附在碗上，确保密封安全以保持食物新鲜。
- The memories of their time together clung to her mind, making it hard for her to move on.
他们在一起的记忆萦绕在她的心头，让她难以继续前进。
3
依附, 依赖
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
及物动词
- After the breakup, she clung to her best friend, relying on them for emotional stability.
分手后，她 clinging 着她的好朋友，依靠他们来获得情绪稳定。
- He clung to his partner, constantly seeking validation and reassurance of their love.
他依附于他的伴侣，不断寻求对他们爱情的确认和保证。
- The employee clung to their supervisor, constantly seeking guidance and approval for every decision.
员工依附于他们的主管，不断为每一个决定寻求指导和批准。
- She clung to her therapist, relying on their sessions as the primary source of emotional support.
她依赖她的治疗师，将他们的会面作为情感支持的主要来源。