English Dictionary

cling on

動詞

比喩的用法 時々

(sometimes figuratively) To hold on tightly; to grip hard or adhere.

日本語の意味

しっかりと掴む / がっちりと握る / 固く抱き付く / 執着する

The little boy tried to cling on to his mother's hand as they crossed the busy street.

人通りの多い通りを渡るとき、少年は母親の手にしがみつこうとした。

意味（1）

(sometimes figuratively) To hold on tightly; to grip hard or adhere.

And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.

clings on （ present singular third-person ）

clinging on （ participle present ）

clung on （ participle past ）

clung on （ past ）