cling
🇺🇸
/klɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/klɪŋ/
intransitive verb
C1
to hold on tight to someone or something
The child will cling to the rope for safety.
为了安全，孩子会紧紧抓住绳子。
C1
to stick to something
The mud will cling to your shoes after walking in the rain.
在雨中行走后，泥巴会粘在你的鞋子上。
C1
to stay close to someone for emotional support
When scared, children often cling to their parents.
害怕时，孩子们常常会紧紧依偎父母寻求情感支持。
translation
紧紧抓住, 粘附, 依赖
词形变化
3rd Present
clings
Past
clung
Perfect
clung
Progressive
clinging