clenched

klentʃd

s. closed or squeezed together tightly

v. 紧握, 抓紧, 咬紧( clench的过去式和过去分词 )

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clenched 是动词 clench 的过去式，clench 意为“紧握、握紧”。词根 clench 可以与 "clench one's fist"（握紧拳头）联想。

例句

1. She clenched her fists in anger.

她愤怒地握紧了拳头。

2. He clenched his jaw to show he was determined.

他咬紧牙关以表示他的决心。

3. The dog was scared and clenched its teeth.

狗感到害怕，咬紧了牙齿。