clenches; clenched; clenching
clenches; clenched; clenching
Learner's definition of CLENCH
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: to set (something) in a tightly closed position握紧;咬紧 [+ object]
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He clenched his teeth and continued to look straight ahead.他咬紧牙关,一动不动地看着前方。
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He clenched his fists in anger.他愤怒地攥紧了双拳。
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She was angry and spoke quietly through clenched teeth.她气得咬牙切齿地低声说着。
[no object]
2
[+ object] : to hold (something) tightly紧握(某物) -
She danced alone, with a rose clenched in her teeth.她嘴里叼着一支玫瑰独自跳舞。
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He was clenching a cigarette in his teeth.他嘴里叼着一支烟。