"clutching" in Chinese (Simplified)
紧握抓住
Definition
紧紧地抓住某物,通常因为害怕、紧张或不想松手。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常指用手紧紧抓住某物,多用于情绪激动或有危险时。常见搭配如 'clutching her bag'。'Clutching at straws' 是指在绝望中尝试一切办法。
Examples
The child was clutching his mother's hand.
孩子正**紧握**着妈妈的手。
She was clutching her bag tightly.
她**紧紧抓住**自己的包。
He came into the room clutching a letter.
他**紧握着**一封信走进了房间。
She sat in the waiting room, clutching her phone and looking worried.
她坐在候诊室,**紧握**着手机,看起来很担心。
He was clutching at straws, hoping for a miracle.
他在**抓救命稻草**,希望有奇迹出现。
After hearing the noise, the cat ran under the bed, clutching its toy.
听到声音后,猫跑到床下,**紧握**着它的玩具。