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clasp

UK /klɑːsp/US /klæsp/

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。)

同义词:fastener, clip, catch, grip, hold

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。)

同义词:fasten, secure, grasp, embrace, hug

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。)