snatches; snatched; snatching
snatches; snatched; snatching
Learner's definition of SNATCH
[+ object]
1
: to take (something) quickly or eagerly一把抓住;立马夺下 —
often + up —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
: to take (something or someone) suddenly from a person or place often by using force夺取;抢走 -
A man snatched [=stole] the old woman's purse.一名男子抢走了那个老太太的手提包。
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Kidnappers snatched [=abducted] the girl from her bedroom.绑匪将女孩从卧室绑走。
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She snatched the toy from his hands.她从他的手里抢走了玩具。
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sometimes + away —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
snatch at
[phrasal verb] snatch at (something)
: to grab or try to grab (something) quickly or eagerly抢夺 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2 snatch /ˈsnætʃ/ noun
plural snatches
plural snatches
Learner's definition of SNATCH
[count]
: a small part of something片段 —
usually + of
in snatches
: for short periods of time片刻;一会儿 : in small amounts断断续续地