/klɑ:sp; US klæsp ||; klæsp/noun
[C] an object, usually of metal, which fastens or holds sth together (一般用金属制造的)搭扣,搭钩:
the clasp on a necklace/brooch/handbag项链╱胸针╱手提包的搭扣
clasp²
/klɑ:sp; US klæsp ||; klæsp/verb
[T] to hold sb/sth tightly 紧握;紧抱:
Kevin clasped the child in his arms.凯文把小孩紧紧地搂着。
clasp1/klæsp; klɑːsp/n 1 [C] a small metal object used to fasten a bag, jewellery etc 扣子﹔扣环 2 [singular 单数] when you hold something tightly [ grip ] 紧握﹔紧抱: the firm clasp of her father's hand 她父亲有力的握手
clasp2v [T] to hold someone or something tightly 抱紧﹔握紧: clasp sb/sth in your hands/arms She clasped the baby in her arms. 她把宝宝紧紧地抱在怀里。
claspclaspclaspsclaspedclasping1verb (clasps, clasping, clasped)to hold somebody or something tightlysame meaninggrip: He clasped the child in his arms.claspclaspclasps2nouna metal object that fastens or holds something together: the clasp on a necklace