clasp
UK [klɑ:sp] US [klæsp] verb transitive
■to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms 抱紧；握紧；抓紧；攥紧•He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.他紧紧抱住花瓶，生怕把它摔了。 •Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down towards your chest.仰卧，抱紧双膝，并拉向胸前。 •She clasped her son in her arms.她把儿子紧紧抱在怀里。
UK [klɑ:sp] US [klæsp] noun
only singular
■a tight hold with your hand or arms 紧抱；紧握；紧抓；紧攥•She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road.过马路时，她紧紧握着孩子的手。 countable
■a small metal device which is used to fasten a belt, bag or a piece of jewellery （皮带、手提包或首饰的）钩子，扣子，扣环 |