clasp

clasp
verb
[with obj.]
  1. 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。
  2. (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。
noun
  1. 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)
  2. [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。
常用词组
clasp hands
  1. shake hands with fervour or affection
    热情地握手;深情地握手
派生
语源
  1. Middle English: of unknown origin
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