1 clasp /ˈklæsp/ Brit /ˈklɑːsp/ noun plural clasps
/ˈklæsp/ Brit /ˈklɑːsp/
noun
plural clasps
Learner's definition of CLASP
[count]
1
: a device for holding together objects or parts of something (such as a purse, necklace, belt, etc.)(手提包、项链、腰带等上的)搭扣,扣环,扣子 — see color picture on this page 2
: a strong hold with your hands or arms紧握;紧抱 —
usually singular通常用单数 2 clasp /ˈklæsp/ Brit /ˈklɑːsp/ verb
clasps; clasped; clasping
2 clasp
/ˈklæsp/ Brit /ˈklɑːsp/
verb
clasps; clasped; clasping
Learner's definition of CLASP
[+ object]
1
: to fasten (something) with a clasp扣住;扣紧 2
: to hold (someone or something) tightly with your hands or arms握紧;抱紧 -
He clasped her hand gently/firmly.他轻轻/紧紧地握住她的手。
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She clasped her son in her arms.她把儿子紧紧搂在怀里。
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She clasped her hands tightly in her lap. = Her hands were clasped tightly in her lap. [=she held her hands tightly together in her lap]她把双手合拢放在大腿上。