
好词典

源自中古英语 'clucchen',可能来自古英语 'clyccan'(握住),与荷兰语 'klutsen'(抓)有关。
❶ 紧紧抓住或握住某物,通常因为害怕、紧张或不想失去它。
“She clutched her bag tightly when walking through the dark alley.”
(她走过黑暗的小巷时,紧紧抓着她的包。)
“The child clutched his mother's hand in fear.”
(孩子害怕地紧紧抓住妈妈的手。)
❶ 在关键时刻试图抓住机会或控制局面,常带有紧张或急切感。
“The team clutched victory in the final seconds of the game.”
(球队在比赛的最后几秒钟抓住了胜利的机会。)
“He clutched at the chance to speak to the CEO.”
(他急切地抓住和CEO交谈的机会。)
clutched at straws — 在绝望中尝试任何可能的方法,即使希望渺茫。
“After failing all interviews, he was clutching at straws by applying to obscure companies.”
(在所有面试失败后,他绝望地申请不知名公司,抓住任何机会。)
clutched one's pearls — 形容某人因为震惊或不满而做出夸张的反应,通常带有讽刺意味。
“The old ladies clutched their pearls when they heard the scandal.”
(老太太们听到丑闻时做出夸张的震惊反应。)