tenaciously
gb/tənˈeɪʃəsli/ us/tənˈeɪʃəsli/
C1
Anglų
kitartóan, makacsul, csökönyösen
C1
1
kitartóan
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] [does something] tenaciously
She tenaciously pursued the lead until the case was solved.
Kitartóan követte a nyomot, amíg meg nem oldódott az ügy.
The small company tenaciously defended its reputation against the rumors.
A kis cég kitartóan védte a hírnevét a pletykákkal szemben.
Even after several rejections, he kept applying tenaciously.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
She worked tenaciously to finish the project.
Kitartóan dolgozott, hogy befejezze a projektet.
He tenaciously tried again and again.
Kitartóan próbálkozott újra meg újra.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse tenaciously (with determination) with intensely (with strong feeling) or continuously (without stopping).
Reikšmė
in a persistent, determined way
Kolokacijos
work tenaciously
|pursue tenaciously
|fight tenaciously
|compete tenaciously
|campaign tenaciously
|defend tenaciously
|struggle tenaciously
|hold on tenaciously
|investigate tenaciously
|negotiate tenaciously
Sinonimai
persistently (More neutral and common; less vivid than tenaciously.)
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doggedly (Emphasizes stubborn determination, often in hard conditions.)
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determinedly (Focuses on intention and resolve rather than endurance.)
Antonimai
halfheartedly (Without much effort or commitment.)
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weakly (Lacking strength or resolve in action.)
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easily (Suggests giving in or stopping without much resistance.)
Temos
work
|goals
|personality
|effort
Apibrėžimas
in a way that does not give up
In a way that shows strong determination and persistence, continuing to try despite difficulties or opposition.
C1
2
makacsul
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] clings/sticks tenaciously to [something]
Wet sand clung tenaciously to her shoes.
A nedves homok makacsul tapadt a cipőjére.
The label stuck tenaciously to the glass even after soaking.
A címke még áztatás után is makacsul odaragadt az üveghez.
In dry summers, the smell of smoke can linger tenaciously in old fabrics.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Mud stuck tenaciously to the tires.
A sár makacsul a gumikra tapadt.
The tape held tenaciously.
A ragasztószalag nagyon erősen tartott.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse tenaciously where tightly or firmly is more natural for simple physical grip.
Reikšmė
in a way that clings firmly
Kolokacijos
cling tenaciously
|stick tenaciously
|hold tenaciously
|remain tenaciously
|root tenaciously
|adhere tenaciously
|grip tenaciously
|attach tenaciously
|hang tenaciously
|bind tenaciously
Sinonimai
firmly (More general and very common; less specific about difficulty of removal.)
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stubbornly (Can describe things that won’t come off, but also suggests resistance.)
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securely (Emphasizes safety and stable fastening.)
Antonimai
loosely (Not firmly attached; easy to remove.)
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lightly (With little pressure or attachment.)
Temos
daily_life
|materials
|nature
Apibrėžimas
in a way that is hard to remove
In a way that holds on tightly or remains firmly attached and is difficult to remove or separate.
C1
3
makacsul
B2
csökönyösen
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] believes/holds/maintains [a view] tenaciously
He tenaciously clung to the claim even after the facts changed.
Még azután is makacsul ragaszkodott az állításához, hogy megváltoztak a tények.
Some people tenaciously resist any change to the routine.
Néhány ember makacsul ellenáll a rutin bármilyen megváltoztatásának.
She tenaciously maintained her position during the meeting.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He tenaciously held the same opinion.
Makacsul ragaszkodott ugyanahhoz a véleményhez.
They tenaciously resisted the plan.
Makacsul ellenálltak a tervnek.
Dažna klaida:
Tenaciously can be positive (persistent) or negative (stubborn) depending on context; learners may miss the negative tone.
Reikšmė
in a stubborn, unyielding way
Kolokacijos
hold tenaciously to a belief
|cling tenaciously to an idea
|maintain tenaciously
|argue tenaciously
|deny tenaciously
|insist tenaciously
|oppose tenaciously
|resist tenaciously
Sinonimai
stubbornly (More clearly negative and more common.)
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obstinately (More formal and strongly negative.)
Antonimai
flexibly (Willing to adapt or change.)
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open-mindedly (Willing to consider other ideas.)
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readily (Willingly and without resistance.)
Temos
communication
|opinions
|conflict
Apibrėžimas
in a way that will not change
In a way that refuses to change an opinion, position, or behavior, even when there are good reasons to do so.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
tenaciously
IPA
GB/tənˈeɪʃəsli/
US/tənˈeɪʃəsli/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ten - a - ciously (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: tenaciously
- Plural: tenaciouslies
Posakiai
cling tenaciously to
1/klˈɪŋ tənˈeɪʃəsli tə/
fixed phrase
hold firmly; refuse to let go
hold on very strongly to something
Pavyzdžiai
- The child clung tenaciously to her mother’s hand in the crowd.
- Some investors cling tenaciously to bad habits in volatile markets.
- Dust clung tenaciously to the screen despite wiping it.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He clung tenaciously to his backpack.
- She clung tenaciously to her opinion.
defend tenaciously
1/dɪfˈɛnd tənˈeɪʃəsli/
fixed phrase
protect strongly and persistently
protect something and not give up
Pavyzdžiai
- The lawyer defended her client tenaciously in court.
- He defended his decision tenaciously during the review.
- The company defended its brand tenaciously against copycats.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She defended her idea tenaciously.
- They defended the goal tenaciously.
fight tenaciously
1/fˈaɪt tənˈeɪʃəsli/
fixed phrase
fight with strong determination
fight with strong effort and determination
Pavyzdžiai
- The union fought tenaciously for safer working conditions.
- She fought tenaciously against the infection.
- The underdogs fought tenaciously but lost in the final minutes.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- They fought tenaciously for their rights.
- The team fought tenaciously.
hold on tenaciously
1/hˈoʊld ˈɔn tənˈeɪʃəsli/
fixed phrase
keep going; not give up
not give up; keep trying
Pavyzdžiai
- Despite the pain, she held on tenaciously until help arrived.
- The team held on tenaciously to a one-goal lead.
- In tough times, they held on tenaciously to hope.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He held on tenaciously.
- They held on tenaciously to their lead.
pursue tenaciously
1/pɚsˈu tənˈeɪʃəsli/
fixed phrase
follow a goal persistently
keep trying hard to get something
Pavyzdžiai
- She pursued the scholarship tenaciously until she won it.
- They pursued new customers tenaciously throughout the year.
- He pursued a career in medicine tenaciously despite setbacks.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She pursued her goal tenaciously.
- He pursued the job tenaciously.