clutches; clutched; clutching
clutches; clutched; clutching
Learner's definition of CLUTCH
1
[+ object] : to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand紧握;紧抓 -
I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling.我不得不紧紧抓着柜台,免得摔倒。
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The child clutched her mother's hand firmly.孩子紧紧抓着妈妈的手。
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He had a book clutched in his hand.他手里紧攥着一本书。
2
[no object] : to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand企图抓住—
usually + at
clutch at straws
— see straw 2 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ noun
plural clutches
plural clutches
Learner's definition of CLUTCH
[count]
1
: the act of holding or gripping something or someone tightly紧握;紧抓 —
usually plural通常用复数 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
a : a pedal that is pressed to change gears in a vehicle离合器踏板 — see picture at car b : the part of a vehicle that is controlled by a clutch离合器
in the clutch
US
: in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition(尤指体育比赛中)在重要时刻,在关键时刻 3 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ adjective
3 clutch
/ˈklʌtʃ/
adjective
Learner's definition of CLUTCH
[more clutch; most clutch] US
1
always used before a noun : happening during a very important or critical time especially in a sports competition(尤指体育比赛中)在关键时刻发生的,关键性的 -
She scored a clutch basket.她投进了关键的一球。
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a clutch hit/play/goal关键时刻的击球/运球/进球
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a clutch performance/situation关键时刻的表现/局势
2
: able to perform well in a very important or critical situation especially in a sports competition(尤指体育比赛中)在关键时刻表现良好的 4 clutch /ˈklʌtʃ/ noun
plural clutches
plural clutches
Learner's definition of CLUTCH
[count]
1
a : a group of eggs that is laid by a bird at one time(一次下的)一窝蛋 b : a group of young birds produced by a single group of eggs一窝蛋孵出的幼禽 2
: a small group of things or people一小群;一小组