clasp

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n. 扣子, 钩, 紧握 v. 扣紧, 紧握

发音

US /klæsp/
UK /klɑːsp/
其它 /klasp/
SCOT /klasp/

词形变化

clasps 复数 clasps clasped claspest claspeth clasping clasps 三单 claspt clasping 现在分词 clasped 过去式 clasped 过去分词

教材释义与例句

名词

扣子，钩子；握手

动词

紧抱；扣紧；紧紧缠绕

动词

扣住

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.

    扣子

    钩环

    可数

    I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!

  2. 2.

    A bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to either indicate an additional award of the medal, or the action or service for which it was awarded.

    可数
  3. 3.

    An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

    不可数

    He took her hand in a firm clasp.

v.
  1. 1.

    To take hold of; to grasp.

    及物

    They clasped hands and parted as friends.

  2. 2.

    To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

    及物
  3. 3.

    To cling.

    不及物 废旧 罕用

词汇关系

名词

同义词 6

hold grip grasp clutch clutches clench

上位词 7

fixing seizing grasping fastener fastening holdfast prehension

下位词 4

embrace embracing chokehold embracement

整体词 6

bag purse bracelet handbag pocketbook bangle
动词

同义词 2

buckle brooch

反义词 1

unclasp

上位词 9

fix secure seize grasp clutch fasten hold on take hold prehend

下位词 4

hug squeeze embrace bosom

相关短语

clasp knife 折刀 clasp knives clasp lock clasp locks clasp locker clasp lockers clasp brake clasp brakes clasp-knife tie clasp

词源

Noun dated ca. 1300 and verb dated ca. 1400; from Middle English claspe (“metal catch or hook used to hold things together”), possible metathesis of clapse, which comes from or related to Old English clyppan (“clasp”) (also see clip (verb)). Related to English enclasp (“embrace, hold tightly in one's arms”). Compare hasp, of very similar meaning but older known provenance.

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