The old man couldn't say a word, just held tightly ( ) the boy

The old man couldn't say a word, just held tightly ( ) the boy.
A、for
B、with
C、to
D、by
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：hold to 坚持，紧握，这位老人一句话没说，紧紧地握住小男孩。