to cling
01
紧握, 紧紧抓住
to tightly hold on to someone or something
Transitive: to cling to sth
例子
She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony.
当她从阳台上往下看时，她紧紧抓住安全栏杆。
The cat clung to the tree branch, reluctant to come down.
猫紧紧抓住树枝，不愿意下来。
02
紧贴, 粘住
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
Transitive: to cling to sth
例子
The wet clothes clung to her body, making her feel uncomfortable and chilled.
湿衣服紧贴在她的身上，让她感到不舒服和寒冷。
The ivy clung to the side of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the brick facade.
常春藤紧贴在建筑物的侧面，为砖砌外墙增添了一抹绿色。
03
依附, 依赖
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
Transitive: to cling to sb
例子
After the breakup, she clung to her best friend, relying on them for emotional stability.
分手后，她 clinging 着她的好朋友，依靠他们来获得情绪稳定。
He clung to his partner, constantly seeking validation and reassurance of their love.
他依附于他的伴侣，不断寻求对他们爱情的确认和保证。
Cling
01
a type of fruit, particularly a peach, in which the flesh sticks tightly to the stone or pit
例子
She preferred cling peaches for making preserves.
The recipe calls for ripe cling fruit.
