To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, a state, or an undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.

坚持不懈，坚守：不顾任何阻碍、警告或挫折，都坚定不变地坚持一个目的、状况或事业。

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They just hold firmly the book in pretentious cultural style and regard it as sacred thing as if it were famous movie star.

他们只是附庸风雅地死抱着那本书，像崇拜明星似的将之视为圣品。

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When we are in the midst of opposition and dangers, we must encourage one another to hold firmly to the promises God gives us.

今日，当我们身处逆境危难中，务要彼此勉励，紧握神给我们的应许。

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Then they nail on battens to hold the hatch coverings firmly in place.

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"The Church of England holds very firmly, and continues to hold, to the view that marriage is a lifelong union of one man to one woman, " he told the British public service broadcaster.

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