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to hang on to
[phrase form: hang]
01
坚持保留, 坚守
to keep something with effort or determination
Transitive: to hang on to an abstract possession
Example
Despite the company's changes, he is determined to hang on to his job.
The team managed to hang on to their lead until the final whistle blew.
02
坚持, 紧握
to keep a strong emotional or mental connection to something, such as memories, feelings, values, etc.
Transitive: to hang on to a thought or emotion
Example
Even though we live far apart now, I will always hang on to the cherished memories of our childhood.
As the years passed, she continued to hang on to the love and warmth of her family traditions.
03
牢牢抓住, 紧紧握住
to physically hold or retain possession of something securely and firmly
Example
During the turbulence, the passengers were advised to hang on tightly to their seats.
在颠簸期间,乘客被建议牢牢抓住他们的座位。
She managed to hang on to the rope, preventing herself from falling off the cliff.
她成功地牢牢抓住了绳子,避免自己从悬崖上掉下来。