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词汇 stick to
释义
Idiom
stick tostick to (something)
to follow or continue with something without changing it.
Would you stick to the point, please?It's going to be hard to stick to the schedule with this much work.

Phr V
stick to
sticks, sticking, stuck
stick to sth
to limit yourself to doing or using one particular thing and not change to anything else
I'm sticking to my original plan.The others were all drinking champagne but I stuck to orange juice.Could you stick to the point please? (= only talk about what you are supposed to talk about)
stick it to sb
American informal to treat someone unfairly
They really stick it to you when they realise you're a foreigner.
phrasestick to1. stick to sth to continue doing what you have decided or promised to do, instead of changing to something else: Watt says he intends to stick to his plan of retiring early next year. Julius never discussed anything with his family; he simply made a decision and then stuck to it. SIMILAR TO: stick with, keep to2. stick to sth to limit yourself to doing one particular thing or having only a particular amount: If I have to drive, I always stick to only one glass of wine. George was never ambitious; he was happy to stick to writing and gardening.stick to doing sth It'll be quicker if we stick to using the highways as much as possible. SIMILAR TO: keep to3. stick to the subject/point/facts etc to only talk about things you are supposed to talk about, or things that are definite: Please stick to the point, or we'll never finish the meeting. It's impossible to make any progress if we don't stick to the facts. SIMILAR TO: keep to4. stick to your guns informal to refuse to change your mind about something even though other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong: Amelia stuck to her guns although it made her very unpopular for a while.5. stick to your story to not change what you have already said or described and continue to say that it is true: He's still sticking to his story that he was at home when the crime was committed.6. stick to the rules to do exactly what you are expected to do or what is allowed: Women were expected to stick to the rules - get married, have children, grow old.7. stick to your word to do exactly what you have promised to do: Martia had said she would help, and she was determined to stick to her word. SIMILAR TO: keep your promise8. stick it to sb AmE informal to make someone suffer, especially by making them pay a lot of money for something: Stick it to them, Rickey - I think they should give you at least $10 million a season!

stick to (something)

1. To remain loyal to, committed to, or supportive of something. Are you still sticking to your decision to fire him? So far, he's sticking to the same story he gave police.
2. To continue or persist in doing, believing, or using something. I think we'll stick to our normal suppliers, but thanks for the offer. You should really stick to selling used cars, because your stand-up routine is terrible.

stick to someone or something

 
1. Lit. to adhere to someone or something; to remain affixed to someone or something. The tape stuck to me and I couldn't get it off. This stamp won't stick to the envelope.
2. Fig. to continue to accompany someone or something. stick to me and I'll lead you out of here. stick to the group of us, and you'll be okay.
3. Fig. to continue to use or employ someone or something. I'll stick to Jill. she does a good job and she's my friend. We decided to stick to our present supplier.

stick to

1. Remain loyal; see stick by.
2. Persist in or continue applying oneself to, as in I'm sticking to my opinion that he's basically honest, or The music teacher told John to stick to the clarinet, at least until the end of the year . [First half of 1500s] Also see stick to one's guns; stick to one's last.

stick to

v.
1. To tend to remain in contact with and attached to something: Peanut butter sticks to the top of your mouth.
2. To adhere to some plan and not deviate from it: The writer stuck to her original idea when her friends made other suggestions. We stuck to the main roads and avoided any dark alleys. You should stick to doing what you know best.
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