| 词汇 | clutch |
| 释义 | clutch (noun) clutch (adjective) clutch (noun) clutch 6 ENTRIES FOUND: clutch (verb) clutch (noun) clutch (adjective) clutch (noun) clutch bag (noun) straw (noun) 1 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ verb clutches; clutched; clutching 1 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ verb clutches; clutched; clutching Learner's definition of CLUTCH 1 [+ object] : to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand紧握；紧抓 I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling.我不得不紧紧抓着柜台，免得摔倒。 The child clutched her mother's hand firmly.孩子紧紧抓着妈妈的手。 He had a book clutched in his hand.他手里紧攥着一本书。 2 [no object] : to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand企图抓住— usually + at She clutched at his shoulder.她试图抓住他的肩膀。 clutch at straws — see straw 2 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ noun plural clutches 2 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ noun plural clutches Learner's definition of CLUTCH [count] 1 : the act of holding or gripping something or someone tightly紧握；紧抓 — usually plural通常用复数 She struggled to escape his clutches. [=he was holding her and she struggled to get away]她挣扎着想摆脱他。 The hawk had the mouse in its clutches. [=in its claws]老鹰用爪子紧紧抓着老鼠。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 They were powerless to oppose them. He had them in his clutches. [=he had control of them]他们无力对抗他。他控制着他们。 2 a : a pedal that is pressed to change gears in a vehicle离合器踏板 I have to learn how to let the clutch out smoothly.我得学会如何平稳地松开离合器踏板。 — see picture at car b : the part of a vehicle that is controlled by a clutch离合器 The car needs a new clutch.这辆车需要一个新的离合器。 3 : clutch bag in the clutch US : in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition（尤指体育比赛中）在重要时刻，在关键时刻 He is known for his ability to come through in the clutch.他以能在比赛关键时刻克服困难而为人所知。 She scored a basket in the clutch.她在关键时刻投篮得分。 — compare 4clutch 3 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ adjective 3 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ adjective Learner's definition of CLUTCH [more clutch; most clutch] US 1 always used before a noun : happening during a very important or critical time especially in a sports competition（尤指体育比赛中）在关键时刻发生的，关键性的 She scored a clutch basket.她投进了关键的一球。 a clutch hit/play/goal关键时刻的击球/运球/进球 a clutch performance/situation关键时刻的表现/局势 2 : able to perform well in a very important or critical situation especially in a sports competition（尤指体育比赛中）在关键时刻表现良好的 He is a clutch hitter/player. = He is clutch.他是一个在关键时刻能出色发挥的击球手/选手。 4 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ noun plural clutches 4 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ noun plural clutches Learner's definition of CLUTCH [count] 1 a : a group of eggs that is laid by a bird at one time（一次下的）一窝蛋 a clutch of eggs一窝蛋 b : a group of young birds produced by a single group of eggs一窝蛋孵出的幼禽 a clutch of chicks一窝小鸡 2 : a small group of things or people一小群；一小组 a clutch of buildings/onlookers一小群建筑；一小群旁观者 — compare 2clutch |
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