◙ verb, [with obj.] 1. grasp (something) tightly with one's hand • 紧抓 »he clasped her arm. 他紧紧抓住她的手臂。 place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly • 紧抱 »Kate's arms were clasped around her knees. 凯特的双臂紧抱着双膝。 hold (someone) tightly • 紧握，紧抱 »he clasped Joanne in his arms. 他双臂紧抱乔安妮。 (clasp one's hands)press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced • 双手手指交错紧握 »he lay on his back with his hands clasped behind his head. 他仰面躺着，双手交握枕在脑后。 2. (archaic)fasten (something) with a small device, typically a metal one • [古] 用（小装置，尤指金属装置）扣住 »one modest emerald clasped her robe. 一枚朴素的祖母绿扣住她的长袍。 ◙ noun 1. a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together • 搭扣，扣钩，扣紧物 »a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp. 绿松石搭扣的金镯子。 a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present • （奖章缎带上的）银质棒状扣（刻有获奖者所参加战役的名称） 2. [in sing.] an embrace • 拥抱 a grasp or handshake • 紧握；握手 »he took her hand in a firm clasp. 他紧握着她的手。
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◘ clasp hands 1. shake hands with fervour or affection • 热情地握手；深情地握手