to hang on to
[phrase form: hang]
01
紧紧抓住, 决心保留
to keep something with effort or determination
Transitive: to hang on to an abstract possession
例子
Despite the company's changes, he is determined to hang on to his job.
尽管公司发生了变化，他决心保住自己的工作。
The team managed to hang on to their lead until the final whistle blew.
球队设法保持领先优势直到终场哨声响起。
02
紧紧抓住, 珍视
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
例子
Even though we live far apart now, I will always hang on to the cherished memories of our childhood.
尽管我们现在相隔甚远，我将永远紧握我们童年的珍贵回忆。
As the years passed, she continued to hang on to the love and warmth of her family traditions.
随着时间的流逝，她继续坚持着家庭传统的爱与温暖。
03
紧紧抓住, 牢牢握住
to physically hold or retain possession of something securely and firmly
例子
During the turbulence, the passengers were advised to hang on tightly to their seats.
在湍流期间，乘客被建议紧紧抓住他们的座位。
She managed to hang on to the rope, preventing herself from falling off the cliff.
她设法抓住绳子，防止自己从悬崖上掉下来。
