The two great Norman traits were wisdom and courage; but the one was often mere cunning, and the other brutal ferocity. But no one like the Norman had yet appeared in Wales--no one with a vision so clear, or with so hard a grip. A hard, worldly, tenacious, calculating race they were; and they turned their faces resolutely towards Wales.英文原著 · 《A Short History of Wales》
Again, the Norman never receded. He was willing to stop occasionally, in order to bide his time; but he clung tenaciously to every mile he had won. His skill as a castle builder was as striking as his prowess in battle or his cautious wisdom in council. He took possession of an old fortified post, or hastily constructed one of turf and timber; but he soon turned it into a castle of stone. At that time the Welsh had no knowledge of sieges; and their impetuous valour was of no use against the new castles.英文原著 · 《A Short History of Wales》
Honest attempts were made to give it an efficient clergy; but the zeal of Vavasour Powel aroused much opposition. Wales either clung tenaciously to its old religion; or, if it changed it, the changes were extreme. Though the country generally returned to its old life and thought at the Restoration in 1660, much of the new life of the Commonwealth remained: congregations of Independents still met; Quaker ideals survived all persecution; and even the mysticism of Morgan Lloyd permeated the slowly awakening thought of the peasants whom, in his dreams, he saw welcoming the second advent of Christ.英文原著 · 《A Short History of Wales》
The epithets applied to him are significant. His relatives found in him a kinsman who was more than kind. To his intimates he appeared as a friend in need who is a friend indeed. To the man who had done him some service, of tenacious memory. To the victim of injustice, a knight-errant. And to those who had incurred danger by his side, a saviour second only to the gods.英文原著 · 《Agesilaus》
Then there is the home. What a terrible fetich it is! How it saps the very life-energy of woman,--this modern prison with golden bars. Its shining aspect blinds woman to the price she would have to pay as wife, mother, and housekeeper. Yet woman clings tenaciously to the home, to the power that holds her in bondage.英文原著 · 《Anarchism and Other Essays》
It offended him that she should think "Timothy" delicious--a kind of insult to his breed. This new generation mocked at anything solid and tenacious. "You go and see the old boy. He might want to prophesy." Ah! If Timothy could see the disquiet England of his great-nephews and great-nieces, he would certainly give tongue. And involuntarily he glanced up at the Iseeum; yes--George was still in the window, with the same pink paper in his hand. "Where is Robin Hill, Father?"
Robin Hill! Robin Hill, round which all that tragedy had centred!英文原著 · 《Awakening & To Let》
Why do I feel like this is a rhetorical question, - And you're about to l-- - It's because they're lovable, yes, but they're also tenacious hunters who won't quit until the kill is complete.美剧 · 《Modern Family》
You're the most amazing woman I have ever met, and you're not just beautiful, but you're sweet and caring and kind and brilliant and tenacious.美剧 · 《Suits》
- What? - I was just thinking about when I asked you to marry me, I said how tenacious you are.美剧 · 《Suits》
Well...if she can solve them, It'll prove she's intelligent, Tenacious and... so socially awkward She has nothing better to do on a Saturday night.美剧 · 《The Big Bang Theory》