grab/ɡræb/ (grabbed, grabbed; grabbing)

vt

1. (突然或猛然地)抓住

• The thief grabbed the bag from her and dashed off. 那贼从她那儿一把抢过提包飞快地逃跑了。

• grab the opportunity 抓住机会

2. 非正式 (因为繁忙)匆匆地(吃或睡)

• I managed to grab an hour's sleep this afternoon. 今天下午我挤出时间睡了一个小时。

• Let's grab a bite at McDonald. 我们去麦当劳吃点东西吧。

3. 抢占；霸占

• grab the world market 占领世界市场

4. 抓获；逮住

• grab the thief 逮住小偷

5. 口 吸引

• How does the idea of a trip to China grab you? 去中国旅行你感兴趣吗？

vi (突然去)抓，抢

• A passer-by grabbed at the boy but could not save him from falling. 一个过路人想抓住那男孩，但他还是跌倒了。

• She grabs at every invitation that comes her way. 每个邀请她都不放过。

词组grab at a straw 捞救命稻草