tenacity
Significado: The quality of holding firmly to a purpose, belief, or position; persistent determination.
Tenacity suggests a grip that will not let go — a dogged, resolute persistence in the face of difficulty or opposition. It is almost always used admiringly, describing people who refuse to give up despite setbacks. It applies to athletes, entrepreneurs, campaigners, and anyone pursuing a difficult goal. Common collocations include 'dogged tenacity,' 'remarkable tenacity,' 'sheer tenacity,' and 'the tenacity of.'
Ejemplos
- It was sheer tenacity that carried her through three years of rehabilitation after the accident. 正是坚韧不拔的毅力支撑她度过了事故后三年的康复期。Fue su pura tenacidad lo que la sostuvo durante tres años de rehabilitación tras el accidente.事故後の3年間に及ぶリハビリを乗り越えられたのは、ひとえに彼女の粘り強さのおかげだった。사고 후 3년간의 재활을 견딜 수 있었던 것은 오로지 그녀의 끈기 덕분이었다.
- The investigative journalist's tenacity in pursuing the corruption story eventually brought down the minister. 那位调查记者追踪腐败案件的执着最终迫使那位部长下台。La tenacidad del periodista de investigación en perseguir la noticia sobre corrupción acabó por derribar al ministro.汚職事件を追い続けたその調査報道記者の執念が、最終的に大臣を辞任に追い込んだ。부패 사건을 끈질기게 추적한 탐사 기자의 집념이 결국 장관을 사임으로 몰아갔다.
- The team showed admirable tenacity to fight back from three goals down and secure a draw. 球队展现出令人钦佩的韧劲,从落后三球的困境中扳平比分。El equipo mostró una tenacidad admirable al remontar tres goles en contra y lograr el empate.チームは見事な粘り強さを発揮し、3点のビハインドから追いつき引き分けに持ち込んだ。팀은 3골 뒤지는 상황에서 만회하여 무승부를 이끌어내며 훌륭한 끈기를 보여주었다.
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Guía de uso
Contexto: media, professional, general
Tono: positive
Origen e historia
From Latin tenacitas (the quality of holding fast), from tenax (holding fast, gripping), from tenere (to hold). The physical sense of gripping tightly underlies the figurative meaning of persistent determination.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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