Clench Meaning in English
word
释义
To close your hand or teeth tightly, usually because of anger, stress, or pain.
用法与细微差别
Often used with 'fist', 'teeth', or 'jaw' ('clench your fists/teeth/jaw'). Implies strong emotion or effort. Not used with 'eyes' (use 'close' or 'shut' instead). Common in both literal and figurative senses (e.g., 'clench with determination').
Spanish: apretar (los dientes, el puño) - tensarPortuguese (BR): cerrar (o apertar) com força - apertar (o punho, os dentes)Portuguese (PT): cerrar (ou apertar) com força - apertar (o punho, os dentes)Chinese (Simplified): 紧握 - 咬紧Chinese (Traditional): 緊握 - 咬緊Hindi: जकड़ना - कसकर पकड़ना (मुट्ठी/दांत)Arabic: يقبض بقوة - يضغط (الأسنان أو القبضة)Bengali: মুষ্টিবদ্ধ করা - আঁকড়ে ধরা (চোয়াল/দাঁত)Russian: сжимать - стискиватьJapanese: 握りしめる - 食いしばるVietnamese: siết chặtKorean: 꽉 쥐다 - 꽉 물다Turkish: sıkmakUrdu: بھینچناIndonesian: menggenggam erat - mengatup erat
例句
He clenched his fists when he heard the bad news.
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She clenched her teeth in pain.
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Please clench your hand into a fist.
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I could see his jaw clench as he tried to stay calm.
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Sometimes I clench my fists without realizing it when I’m nervous.
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She gave a speech, her hands clenched tightly behind her back.
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