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clench

/klɛntʃ/

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1 · verb

to close or hold something tightly

攥紧；咬紧

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He tried not to clench his fists during the tense meeting.
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会议气氛紧张，他尽量不把拳头攥紧。
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Pronunciation: /klɛntʃ/

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