He had one last hope to cling on to.

他还抱着最后的一线希望。

《牛津词典》

She managed to cling on to life for another couple of years.

她顽强地又活了几年。

《牛津词典》

He managed to cling on to a ledge 40 feet down the rock face.

他设法抓住了岩面下方40英尺处的岩脊。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2009.01.24

"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit, and the silencing of dissent,know that you are on the wrong side of history -- but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2010.09.25

Those that cling on are told they must specialise, in finance, marketing and so on.

ECONOMIST: Business studies in Japan

But now they face a battle to cling on to their way of life.

BBC: San people

That Mr Mori is being allowed to cling on to office for a few weeks more is typical.

ECONOMIST: Jump-starting Japan | The