To set closely together (as the teeth). 合拢；紧闭(如牙齿)。 She clenched her teeth. 她咬紧牙齿。 He clenched his money in his hand. 他把钱紧紧抓在手中。 clench one's teeth [jaws] 咬紧牙关；下定决心。 (Usually clinch) to fasten, as a nail, by hammering down the point. 敲下钉头使钉牢。 An act or instance of clenching. 抓紧。 The end of a nail that is turned back when clinched. 敲弯的钉头。 不要混淆 clench 和 clinch。Clench 意思是关紧或握紧： to clench one's teeth 咬紧牙关。 clench onto this rope 紧握住这条绳子 clinch that nail down 把那个钉子钉牢。 |