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clutch

/klʌtʃ/

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1 · verb

to hold something tightly, especially from fear

紧握；抓紧

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She began to clutch the railing as the boat rocked.
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船摇晃起来时，她紧紧抓住了栏杆。
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Pronunciation: /klʌtʃ/

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