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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。

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