新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

clutch

英  [klʌtʃ]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • clutches

    1[PL 复数] 掌控

    If someone is in another person's clutches, that person has captured them or has power over them.

    近义词

    grasp

    双语例句

    例:

    Tony fell into the clutches of an attractive American who introduced him to drugs.

    托尼落入一个有魅力的美国人的掌控,那人给他介绍毒品。

    2[C 可数名词] 离合器踏板

    In a vehicle, the clutch is the pedal that you press before you change gear.

    双语例句

    例:

    Laura let out the clutch and pulled slowly away down the drive.

    劳拉松开离合器踏板,慢慢沿着车道把车开走了。

    VERB. 动词
  • clutches , clutching , clutched

    1[I 不及物动词] (因为害怕或焦虑而)抓牢

    If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious.

    近义词

    grasp , grip

    双语例句

    例:

    I staggered and had to clutch at a chair for support.

    我踉跄了几步,不得不抓住一把椅子来稳住自己。