
clasp
词源
源自古英语 clyppan(拥抱),与古诺尔斯语 klappa(轻拍)同源,后演变为中古英语 claspen。
noun
❶ 一种用于固定或连接物品的小型金属装置,通常由两部分组成,可以扣在一起。常见于首饰、包袋或衣物上。
“She fastened the clasp of her necklace.”
(她扣上了项链的搭扣。)
“The bracelet has a silver clasp.”
(手链上有一个银质的扣环。)
❶ 用手紧紧握住或抓住的动作,通常表现出强烈的情感或需要。
“She felt the warm clasp of his hand.”
(她感受到他手掌温暖的紧握。)
“The child's clasp on the toy was surprisingly strong.”
(孩子抓握玩具的力道出奇地大。)
verb
❶ 用扣子固定或连接物品,使其保持闭合状态。
“She clasped the necklace around her throat.”
(她把项链扣在脖子上。)
“He carefully clasped the documents in a leather folder.”
(他小心地用皮文件夹扣好文件。)
❶ 用手紧紧握住或拥抱,通常带有情感色彩。
“They clasped hands under the table.”
(他们在桌下紧握双手。)
“The mother clasped her child to her chest.”
(母亲把孩子紧紧搂在胸前。)
常见短语
clasp hands — 两人互相握住对方的手,常用于表示友谊、协议或情感连接。
“The two leaders clasped hands to show unity.”
(两位领导人握手以示团结。)
clasp knife — 一种可以折叠的小刀,刀片通过铰链固定,不用时可以收进手柄。
“He used a clasp knife to cut the rope.”
(他用折叠刀割断了绳子。)