a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
the act of grasping同义词:clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
动词 clasp:
hold firmly and tightly
fasten with or as if with a brooch同义词:brooch
fasten with a buckle or buckles同义词:buckle
grasp firmly
例句
The clasp of my brooch is broken.我胸针的钩子断了。
He held her hand in a firm clasp.他紧握她的手。
She clasped the baby to her bosom.她把孩子紧紧抱在怀里。
详细解释
clasp n.(名词)A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.扣钩,扣环:一种紧固物,如扣钩或带扣,用来将两个或更多的物体或部件连在一起 An embrace or hug.拥抱:用双臂抱持或围绕A grip or grasp of the hand.紧握:用手抓住或握住A small metal bar or other device attached to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate the action or service for which it was awarded or an additional award of the same medal.勋表附饰:附在军事奖章悬带上的小金属棒或其它物件,标示获得奖章的行为或服务或同一奖章的附加奖励v.tr.(及物动词)clasped,clasp.ing,clasps To fasten with or as if with a clasp.用扣钩扣紧:用或好象用扣钩扣紧To hold in a tight embrace.紧抱,紧拥:用双臂紧紧抱住To grip firmly in or with the hand; grasp.紧握,紧抓:紧握在手中或用手紧握;抓住 来源:Middle English claspe 中古英语 claspe probably ultimately from Old English clyppan [to grasp, hold] 可能最终源自 古英语 clyppan [抓住,持住]