tenaciously
UK/ti'neiʃəsli/US/tə'neɪʃəslɪ/
A1
Definitions
adv.
In a determined, persistent way; while gripping firmly
顽强地；坚持不懈地；紧紧地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtenacioushold, keep
+
-lyin the manner of
=tenaciously
tenacious + -ly = adverb of tenacious: doing something while holding on and refusing to let go.
Common Collocations
- 1.hold tenaciously顽强坚守
- 2.fight tenaciously顽强抗争
- 3.cling tenaciously紧紧抓住
Example Sentences
- 1.
He clung tenaciously to his original plan.
- 2.
The fans defended their team tenaciously online.