| 释义 |
snatch at snatch at1. To grab or grasp at someone or something. The father snatched at his child, but she managed to slip away from him and run back into the playground. I turned around just as I noticed the pickpocket snatching at my wallet.2. To attempt to obtain, achieve, or make use of something. Be sure to snatch at this opportunity—you might never get another one like it! He's been snatching at reasons to fire Tom for weeks now.See also: snatchsnatch at someone or somethingto grasp at someone or something. The mugger snatched at Jane just as she sprayed Mace on him. He snatched at the Mace, but it was too late.See also: snatchsnatch atv. To attempt to grasp or seize something by grabbing at it suddenly: The police officer snatched at the gun in the robber's hand.See also: snatch |