单词 | clutch |
释义 | clutch —clutch /klʌtʃ/ noun (CONTROL) sb's clutches C2 [plural] HUMOROUS► F0 the control of someone: » He is in/has fallen into the clutches of that woman.Thesaurus+: ↑Having in your handsnoun (GROUP) F0 [C] a small group of eggs produced by the same bird, especially in a nest Thesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesF0 [S] a small group of people or things: » a fresh clutch of studentsThesaurus+: ↑Groups and collections of things , ↑Variety and mixturesThesaurus+: ↑Groups of peoplenoun (MACHINE PART) F0 [C usually singular] a device that allows turning movement to be sent from one part of a machine to another: » I've booked the car into the garage because the clutch is slipping.Thesaurus+: ↑Machine partsC1 [C usually singular] the pedal or handle in a vehicle that is used to operate the engine's clutch: » Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let the clutch out.Thesaurus+: ↑The interior of vehiclesverb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for clutch ► C2 to take or try to take hold of something tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain: » Silent and pale, she clutched (onto) her mother's hand.» Clutching the money to his chest, he hurried to the bank.» He collapsed, clutching his stomach.Thesaurus+: ↑Having in your hands |
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