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clasp

/klasp, klahsp/US // klæsp, klɑsp //UK // (klɑːsp) //

扣住,扣住了,扣住不放,抱箍

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
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    • : a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing: a clasp for paper money; a clasp on a necklace.
    • : a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands.
    • : a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp.
    • : a small bar or metal design, as a star, for affixing to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate that the bearer has been awarded the decoration an additional time.
v.有主动词 verb
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    clasped or claspt [klaspt, klahspt]; /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.

    • : to fasten with or as with a clasp.
    • : to furnish with a clasp.
    • : to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand: She clasped the club in her hand.
    • : to hold in a tight embrace; hug: He clasped the child to him.
v.无主动词 verb
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    clasped or claspt [klaspt, klahspt]; /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.

    • : to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • While binder-style clasps add weight and bulk to a planner, they allow you to rearrange pages to suit your needs and are often compatible with customized inserts, like templates designed for project management or specific productivity methods.

  • The watch crown and clasp have engraved "M" logos, just like Mario's cap.

  • Normally of good balance, I found myself reaching for the handrail, unable to clasp it for the refreshments in my hands.

  • On the pink cotton inside lay a clasp of black onyx, on which was inlaid a curious symbol or letter in gold.

  • That metal clasp has DNA attributed to Sollecito (in multiple tests), which should have sealed the conviction.

  • When her bra was cut from her body, the assassin or assassins also cut off the tab on which the tiny metal clasp was affixed.

  • The tiny metal clasp had traces of DNA attributed to Sollecito.

  • She climbed the winding stairs that led to her mother's room, and she paused to clasp her beating heart with both her hands.

  • Felix would be troubled and angry she knew, 138 even at this clasp of an old friends hand.

  • And the two understood each other better by that silent, hearty hand-clasp than they could have done with any number of words.

  • She glanced downwards with averted head, awaiting some outcry of gladness, surrendering herself to the quick clasp of strong arms.

  • When she did wrong, she would kneel and clasp her hands, seeming earnestly to ask to be forgiven.