English主要词典
clasp
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb [VN]
1 to hold sth tightly in your hand:
He leaned forward, his hands clasped tightly together. * They clasped hands (= held each other's hands). * I stood there, clasping the door handle.
2 to hold sb/sth tightly with your arms around them:
She clasped the children in her arms. * He clasped her to him. * She clasped her arms tightly around him.
3 to fasten sth with a clasp:
She clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
noun
1 [C] a device that fastens sth, such as a bag or the ends of a belt or a piece of jewellery:
the clasp of a necklace / handbag
2 [sing.] a tight hold with your hand or in your arms:
He took her hand in his firm warm clasp.
