| 释义 |
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024te•na•cious /təˈneɪʃəs/USA pronunciation adj. - holding tightly:a tenacious grip.
- highly retentive:a tenacious memory.
- unwilling to give in, weaken, or surrender:tenacious in spite of all the obstacles in his path.
te•na•cious•ly, adv. te•na•cious•ness, n. [uncountable]See -ten-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024te•na•cious (tə nā′shəs),USA pronunciation adj. - holding fast;
characterized by keeping a firm hold (often fol. by of ):a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits. - highly retentive:a tenacious memory.
- pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
- adhesive or sticky;
viscous or glutinous. - holding together;
cohesive;
not easily pulled asunder;
tough.
- tenaci(ty) + -ous 1600–10
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged opinionated, dogged.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clinging.
|