tenacious
Definitions
Holding firmly to something; persistent and determined
顽强的；坚韧的；执着的
Gripping or sticking tightly; not easily released
紧抓不放的；黏附性强的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin tenax 'holding fast' (ten 'hold' + -acious 'tending to'). The literal image is a hand that won't let go — think of a tenacious grip. That physical clinging became a description of character: a tenacious person holds on to a goal and refuses to give up, no matter what.
Root tain still carries 87 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tenacious spirit顽强的精神
- 2.tenacious defender顽强的捍卫者
- 3.tenacious grip紧紧的抓握
- 4.tenacious pursuit锲而不舍的追求
Example Sentences
- 1.
She showed a tenacious determination to finish the race.
- 2.
The detective was tenacious, chasing the case for years.
- 3.
Ivy has a tenacious grip on the old stone wall.
Synonym Comparison
- tenacious — holds on and won't let go; emphasizes refusal to release a grip or goal
- persistent — keeps going despite obstacles; about repeated effort over time
- stubborn — won't change, often negative; about rigidity
- dogged — quietly relentless; grinding on without flash
- determined — firmly resolved; the most neutral and general