1 cling (on) to sb/sth;cling together to hold on tightly to sb/sth 紧握住；紧贴着: She clung to the rope with all her strength. 她使尽全力抓住绳子不放。They clung together for warmth. 他们紧抱在一起取暖。

2 cling (on) to sth to continue to believe sth, often when it is not reasonable to do so 相信（常指盲目地）: They were still clinging to the hope that the girl would be found alive. 他们仍旧希望那个女孩还活着，能找到她。

3 cling to sb/sth to stick firmly to sth 黏着；附着: Her wet clothes clung to her. 她的湿衣服黏在身上。 ➔clingy adj a clingy child (= that does not want to leave its parents) 爱黏父母的孩子a clingy sweater 贴身的毛衣