及物动词

不及物动词

1. 攥紧(拳头)；(拳头)紧握
When you clench your fist or your fist clenches, you curl your fingers up tightly, usually because you are very angry.

2. (通常指生气、不安时)咬紧(牙齿)，咬牙切齿
When you clench your teeth or they clench, you squeeze your teeth together firmly, usually because you are angry or upset.

3. 抓紧;握紧;咬紧
If you clench something in your hand or in your teeth, you hold it tightly with your hand or your teeth.

1. the act of grasping

e.g. he released his clasp on my arm
he has a strong grip for an old man
she kept a firm hold on the railing

Synonym: claspclutchclutchesgraspgriphold

2. a small slip noose made with seizing

Synonym: clinch