| 词汇 | grasp |
| 释义 | grasp (noun) grasp 5 ENTRIES FOUND: grasp (verb) grasp (noun) grasping (adjective) nettle (noun) straw (noun) 1 grasp /ˈgræsp/ Brit /ˈgrɑːsp/ verb grasps; grasped; grasping 1 grasp /ˈgræsp/ Brit /ˈgrɑːsp/ verb grasps; grasped; grasping Learner's definition of GRASP [+ object] 1 : to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc.抓住；握住 I grasped the end of the rope and pulled as hard as I could.我抓住绳子的末端，用尽全身力气拉绳子。 I grasped the rope by its end.我抓住了绳子的一端。 His arthritis is so bad he can barely grasp a pencil.他的关节炎很严重，几乎连铅笔都握不住。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 We need to grasp [=seize] this opportunity while we can.我们要抓住这次机会，趁我们现在有能力。 2 : to understand (something that is complicated or difficult)理解：领会 They failed to grasp [=comprehend] the importance of talking to their children about the dangers of taking drugs.他们没能理解告诉孩子们吸毒的危害有多么重要。 They don't (fully) grasp the implications of these changes.他们没有（完全）理解这些改变意味着什么。 grasp at [phrasal verb] grasp at (something) : to try to take or get (something) in an eager or desperate way急忙抓住；尽力得到 They were ready to grasp at any possible solution.他们愿意采用任何一个可能的解决方案。 He grasped at the opportunity to speak with her.他急忙抓住这次机会与她搭讪。 grasp at straws — see straw grasp for [phrasal verb] grasp for (something) : to try in a desperate or awkward way to get (something)尽力得到 His sudden decision to quit the race has left his supporters grasping for explanations.对于他突然放弃比赛的决定，支持者迫切要求他给出解释。 grasping for attention迫切地渴求关注 grasp the nettle — see 2nettle — graspable /ˈgræspəbəɫ/ Brit /ˈgrɑːspəbəl/ adjective an easily graspable idea容易理解的观点 2 grasp /ˈgræsp/ Brit /ˈgrɑːsp/ noun 2 grasp /ˈgræsp/ Brit /ˈgrɑːsp/ noun Learner's definition of GRASP [singular] 1 : a usually strong hold紧握 I kept a firm grasp on the rope. [=I held the rope firmly with my hand]我紧紧握住绳子。 The ball slipped/fell from her grasp. [=she dropped the ball]球从她手中滑/掉了下来。 2 : an understanding of something理解 She has a good/firm/thorough grasp of mathematics. [=she understands mathematics well]她的数学掌握得好/扎实/透彻。 The author shows a weak/feeble/shaky grasp of military strategy.作者对军事策略的理解是浅薄/肤浅/不可靠的。 His motives are beyond my grasp. [=I can't understand his motives]我无法理解他的动机。 We're still trying to get a grasp on [=to gain a good understanding of] the situation.我们一直在努力了解形势。 3 a : the distance that can be reached by your arms and hands : reach伸手可及的距离 The books on the top shelf are just beyond my grasp.我差一点就能够到书架顶层的书。 She moved the toy to within the baby's grasp.她把玩具挪到婴儿够得着的地方。 He tried to grab the rolling ball, but it eluded his grasp. [=he could not reach it]他试图抓住那个滚动的球，可是够不到。 b : the ability to get or find something力所能及 Success is almost within our grasp. [=we are very close to success]成功几乎触手可及。 She felt the solution was within her grasp.她相信能找到解决的办法。 4 : power or control权力；控制 The land was in the grasp [=grip] of a tyrant.这个国家被一位暴君所掌控。 He had the country in his grasp.他掌控了这个国家。 |
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