tenaciously
Significado: With persistent determination and an unwillingness to give up, especially in the face of obstacles or setbacks.
Tenaciously implies a grip-like quality to one's effort — holding on tightly to a position, argument, or pursuit. It is commonly used in sports journalism, business reporting, and legal contexts. Unlike 'stubbornly,' which can be pejorative, tenaciously carries overwhelmingly positive connotations of grit and perseverance.
Ejemplos
- The defence team tenaciously challenged every piece of evidence presented by the prosecution. 辩护团队对控方提出的每一项证据都进行了顽强的质疑。El equipo de defensa impugnó tenazmente cada prueba presentada por la acusación.弁護団は検察側が提示したあらゆる証拠に粘り強く異議を唱えた。변호팀은 검찰 측이 제시한 모든 증거에 끈질기게 이의를 제기했다.
- Small independent bookshops have tenaciously clung to survival despite the rise of online retailers. 小型独立书店在网上零售商崛起的冲击下顽强地坚持生存。Las pequeñas librerías independientes se han aferrado tenazmente a la supervivencia pese al auge de los comercios en línea.小規模な独立系書店は、ネット通販の台頭にもかかわらず粘り強く生き残ってきた。소규모 독립 서점들은 온라인 소매업체의 부상에도 불구하고 끈질기게 생존해 왔다.
- She tenaciously pursued the story for months before the newspaper finally agreed to publish it. 她锲而不舍地追踪这篇报道数月,直到报社终于同意刊登。Persiguió tenazmente la historia durante meses antes de que el periódico aceptara finalmente publicarla.彼女はその記事を何か月も粘り強く追い続け、ついに新聞社が掲載を承諾した。그녀는 그 기사를 수개월간 끈질기게 추적한 끝에 마침내 신문사가 게재에 동의했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: journalism, legal, professional
Tono: admiring
Origen e historia
From Latin tenax (holding fast), derived from tenere (to hold). The English adverb emerged in the 17th century, retaining the root sense of clinging firmly to something.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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