clutch/klʌtʃ/

vt

1. 紧握，抓紧

• The little girl clutched the doll to her chest. 小女孩把洋娃娃紧紧抱在怀里。

2. 突然抢走

• The thief clutched her handbag and ran away. 窃贼一把抢过她的手提包，然后逃走了。

vi

1. 拼命去抓；企图抓住

• He clutched desperately at the branch as he fell. 他摔下来时，拼命想抓住树枝。

• clutch at straws 急不暇择；抓救命稻草

2. 踩汽车离合器踏板