1. | 紧握的；不松手的；坚持的that does not stop holding sth or give up sth easily; determined |
a tenacious grip 紧握 | |
She's a tenacious woman. She never gives up. 她是个坚毅的人，从不放弃。 | |
The party has kept its tenacious hold on power for more than twenty years. 这个政党已牢牢掌握大权二十多年。 |
2. | 顽强的；坚忍不拔的continuing to exist, have influence, etc. for longer than you might expect |
a tenacious illness 顽症 |
