"grasp at" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɡɹæsp/ /ˈæt

GRASP-at

UK

ɡɹˈɑːsp/ /ˈæt

grah-SPAT

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɡɹæsp/ /ˈæt

英式英语

ɡɹˈɑːsp/ /ˈæt

简化发音

美式

GRASP-at

英式

grah-SPAT

语境中听

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.