clasp

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四级六级考研雅思GRE Collins 1

n. a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
n. the act of grasping
v. hold firmly and tightly
v. grasp firmly

n. 扣子, 钩, 紧握
v. 扣紧, 紧握

Collins 星级

7,433

BNC 频率

8,998

使用频率

clasp 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以理解为与 clasping（握紧、抓住）相关，表示夹住或扣住的动作。

例句

1. She used a clasp to secure her necklace.

她用一个扣子固定她的项链。

2. The old book had a metal clasp that kept it closed.

那本旧书有一个金属扣子，可以把它固定住。

3. He held her hand tightly with a gentle clasp.

他温柔地握住她的手。