Como Pronunciar "grasp at"

expression

GRASP-at

grah-SPAT

Definição

To quickly try to take or hold something, especially when you are desperate. It can also mean trying eagerly but sometimes unsuccessfully to take an opportunity or hope.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɡɹæsp/ /ˈæt

Inglês Britânico

ɡɹˈɑːsp/ /ˈæt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

GRASP-at

grah-SPAT

Ouça em Contexto

He tried to grasp at the rope but missed.

When she heard the good news, she began to grasp at hope.

The drowning man tried to grasp at anything to stay afloat.

Stop trying to grasp at excuses—you just need to apologize.