grasp (something) tightly with one's hand 紧抓 he clasped her arm. 他紧紧抓住她的手臂。 ■place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly 紧抱 Kate's arms were clasped around her knees. 凯特的双臂紧抱着双膝。 ■hold (someone) tightly 紧握,紧抱 he clasped Joanne in his arms. 他双臂紧抱乔安妮。 ■(clasp one's hands)press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced 双手手指交错紧握 he lay on his back with his hands clasped behind his head. 他仰面躺着,双手交握枕在脑后。
(archaic)fasten (something) with a small device, typically a metal one (古)用(小装置,尤指金属装置)扣住 one modest emerald clasped her robe. 一枚朴素的祖母绿扣住她的长袍。
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a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together 搭扣,扣钩,扣紧物 a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp. 绿松石搭扣的金镯子。 ■a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present (奖章缎带上的)银质棒状扣(刻有获奖者所参加战役的名称)
[in sing.]an embrace 拥抱 ■a grasp or handshake 紧握;握手 he took her hand in a firm clasp. 他紧握着她的手。