clasp
clasp — verb
- clasppresent simple I / you / we / they
- claspshe / she / it
- claspedpast simple
- clasping-ing form
1. to press a person or an object firmly against your body or inside your hands, us
to press a person or an object firmly against your body or inside your hands, usually because you feel affection for them or want to support them
Ayana clasped her grandmother's hand tightly as they walked through the crowded market.
clasped + hand for showing affection or reassurance
The old black-and-white photograph showed him clasping a small baby against his chest.
Asher clasped the rope with both hands and pulled himself up the steep rock wall.
At the train station, Nia stood clasped in her boyfriend's arms for a long time.
The children clasped their mother around the waist and begged her not to leave.
文法句型
clasp + noun phrase
clasp + noun phrase + against/tightly/around
用法筆記
More literary and emotionally weighty than 'hold' or 'grab'. It often describes a gesture linked to affection, farewell, comfort, or prayer, whereas 'hold' is neutral for any physical grip.
常見錯誤
2. to close or attach something by pressing together a small metal or plastic devic
to close or attach something by pressing together a small metal or plastic device
Salma carefully clasped the gold necklace around her neck before the wedding ceremony.
clasp + necklace / bracelet / chain
Ravi could not clasp the thin bracelet because the tiny catch was too stiff.
Make sure you clasp the handbag shut before you put it on the back seat.
The leather bag was clasped shut with two strong metal buckles on each side.
文法句型
clasp + noun phrase (object being fastened)
clasp + noun phrase + shut/together
clasp — noun
- claspsingular
- claspsplural
1. the act of holding someone or something firmly with the hand or arms, especially
the act of holding someone or something firmly with the hand or arms, especially as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting
Aiko felt the warm clasp of her daughter's hand as they crossed the busy street.
the clasp of [sb]'s hand — affection or reassurance
Theo held out his hand, and Yusuf took it in a firm, friendly clasp.
The two old friends greeted each other with a warm clasp of hands.
James could not escape the tight clasp of his brother's arms around his shaking shoulders.
- release
the act of letting go
文法句型
the clasp of [sb]'s hand / arms
a [adjective] clasp
用法筆記
Like the verb sense, the noun 'clasp' leans literary. In everyday speech, 'hold' or 'grip' is more common.
常見錯誤
2. a small metal or plastic object that opens and closes to fasten jewellery, bags,
a small metal or plastic object that opens and closes to fasten jewellery, bags, belts, or other items
The clasp on her silver bracelet was so tiny she needed help opening it.
clasp on + bracelet / necklace / bag
Andrei fixed the broken clasp of his leather briefcase with a small screwdriver.
The handbag's brass clasp gleamed under the bright lights of the shop window.
Hoa bought a new chain with a strong safety clasp for her bicycle lock.
文法句型
clasp on + [item]
the clasp of + [item]