English主要词典
clinch
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb [VN]
1 to succeed in achieving or winning sth:
to clinch an argument / a deal / a victory * They clinched a place in the semi-finals.
2 to provide the answer to sth; to settle sth that was not certain:
'I'll pay your air fare.' 'Okay, that clinches it-I'll come with you.' * a clinching argument
noun
1 (informal) a position in which two lovers hold each other tightly
SYNEMBRACE
2 a position in a fight in which two opponents hold each other tightly with the arms
