grapple

• 名词，指搏斗中的扭打或擒抱，也表示紧紧的抓握，或用于钩住、抓牢某物的装置，如抓钩。

A noun referring to a wrestling hold, a firm grip, or a device used for grasping, such as a grappling hook.

1. Wrestling holdB2formal

   A hold or grip used in wrestling or hand-to-hand combat.

   擒拿

   • The wrestler applied a tight grapple on his opponent.
   • He broke free from the grapple and counterattacked.
   • The two fighters were locked in a grapple for several minutes.

   同义词clinchclutchgraspgripholdlock

2. Climbing toolC1formal

   A device with hooks or claws used for grasping or holding, especially in climbing.

   抓钩

   • The mountaineer used a grapple to secure his rope.
   • The ship's crew threw a grapple to catch the drifting boat.
   • He attached a grapple to the edge of the cliff for safety.

   同义词grapnelgrappling hookgrappling iron

• 动词，表示与某物搏斗或扭打，既可指身体上的扭斗，也常比喻艰难应对或努力解决难题、挑战。

A verb used to indicate the act of struggling or wrestling with something physically or metaphorically, often implying a difficult effort to deal with a problem or challenge.

1. Physical struggleB2formal

   To engage in a close, physical fight or struggle, often involving grabbing and wrestling.

   搏斗

   • The two wrestlers grappled on the mat for several minutes.
   • He grappled with the thief to retrieve his wallet.
   • Soldiers were trained to grapple with enemies in hand-to-hand combat.

   同义词clashfightscufflestruggletusslewrestle

   反义词let goreleasesurrenderyield

2. Mental struggleB2formal

   To try hard to understand or deal with a difficult problem or situation.

   努力应对（心理上的）

   • She is still grappling with the complex mathematical equation.
   • The team grappled with the ethical implications of their decision.
   • He grappled with feelings of guilt after the accident.

   同义词battleconfrontcontendcope withfacestruggletacklewrestle