to cling
01
しがみつく, しっかりつかまる
to tightly hold on to someone or something
Transitive: to cling to sth
例
The wet puppy clung to its owner's lap for warmth and security.
濡れた子犬は暖かさと安心感を得るために飼い主の膝にしがみついた。
02
しがみつく, くっつく
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
Transitive: to cling to sth
例
The memories of their time together clung to her mind, making it hard for her to move on.
二人で過ごした時間の記憶が彼女の心にしがみつき、前に進むことを困難にしていた。
03
しがみつく, 頼る
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
Transitive: to cling to sb
例
She clung to her therapist, relying on their sessions as the primary source of emotional support.
彼女はセラピストにしがみつき、セッションを感情的な支えの主要な源として頼りにした。
Cling
01
a type of fruit, particularly a peach, in which the flesh sticks tightly to the stone or pit
例
She preferred cling peaches for making preserves.
