好词典
clenched
UK //klentʃt//US //klentʃt//
词源
源自古英语 'clencan'（握紧），与德语 'klenken'（弯曲）同源，最初描述弯曲手指紧握的动作。
adjective
❶ 形容肌肉或身体部位因紧张、愤怒或用力而紧绷的状态，通常指紧握或咬紧的动作。
“He walked in with clenched fists, ready for a fight.”
（他紧握着拳头走进来，准备打架。）
“She answered through clenched teeth, trying to control her anger.”
（她咬着牙回答，努力控制怒火。）
同义词:tight, contracted, tensed
verb
❶ 指用力握紧或闭合某物（如拳头、牙齿等），常伴随强烈情绪或身体反应。
“She clenched the armrests during the scary movie.”
（看恐怖片时她死死抓住扶手。）
“The boxer clenched his gloves before entering the ring.”
（拳击手上场前紧握拳套。）
同义词:grip, grasp, squeeze
常见短语
clenched fist — 紧握的拳头，象征愤怒、决心或准备攻击的状态。
“The protestor raised a clenched fist as a sign of defiance.”
（抗议者举起紧握的拳头以示反抗。）
clenched teeth — 咬紧牙关，形容强忍疼痛、愤怒或紧张的情绪。
“She finished the marathon with clenched teeth despite her injury.”
（她带伤咬牙跑完了马拉松。）