| 词汇 | grasp at |
| 释义 | Phr V grasp at grasps, grasping, grasped grasp at sth to try to quickly get hold of somethingI grasped at the pole to try and steady myself. to quickly use or accept an opportunity to do or have something, especially because you are unhappy with the present situationThey grasp at every new idea put forward.When the doctor has told you you've a year to live, you grasp at straws. (= you try anything even though you are not likely to succeed) grasp at (someone or something)To attempt to hold onto or grip someone or something. I grasped at the dog, but she ran away from me. Liz and I grasped at the sides of the raft as we hit rough waters. grasp at someone or somethingto try to seize someone or something. He grasped at the bar and held on tight. The beggar grasped at the pedestrian and lost his grip. grasp atv. To have a hold on something or take hold of something with the hands: Afraid of the steep drop-off, I grasped at the railing. |
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