grasp

• 名词，指紧紧地抓住或握住某物的动作或状态，也指对概念或想法的理解、领会。

A noun referring to a firm hold or grip on something, or an understanding or comprehension of a concept or idea.

1. Hold or gripB1formal

   The act of holding something firmly with the hand.

   抓握

   • He tightened his grasp on the rope.
   • She lost her grasp and fell from the ladder.
   • The child's grasp was surprisingly strong.

   同义词claspclutchgriphandgriphold

   反义词loosenreleaseslip

2. UnderstandingB2formal

   The ability to understand or comprehend something.

   理解

   • She has a good grasp of the subject.
   • His grasp of the language is impressive.
   • The student showed a firm grasp of the concepts.

   同义词apprehensioncommandcomprehensiongripknowledgemasteryperceptionunderstanding

   反义词confusionignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

3. Control or powerC1formal

   The power or ability to control or influence something.

   控制权

   • The dictator had a tight grasp on the country.
   • The company is trying to maintain its grasp on the market.
   • He felt the situation slipping from his grasp.

   同义词commandcontroldominiongripholdinfluencemasterypowersway

   反义词lossmisapprehensionrelease

• 动词，表示用手紧紧抓住或握住某物，也指完全理解、领会或掌握某个概念、知识或情况。

A verb used to indicate the act of seizing and holding firmly, or understanding something completely.

1. Hold firmlyA2formal

   To take and hold something tightly with the hand.

   抓紧

   • She grasped the rope tightly to avoid falling.
   • He grasped her hand and pulled her to safety.
   • The child grasped the toy and refused to let go.

   同义词claspclenchclutchgriphold

   反义词droploosenrelease

2. B1formal

   To comprehend or understand something fully.

   理解

   • I couldn't grasp the main idea of the lecture.
   • She quickly grasped the concept of quantum physics.
   • He failed to grasp the importance of the deadline.

   同义词absorbapprehendassimilatecomprehenddiscernfathomfollowperceiveseeunderstand

   反义词misunderstand

3. Seize an opportunityB2formal

   To take advantage of an opportunity eagerly.

   抓住机会

   • He grasped the chance to study abroad.
   • She grasped the opportunity to start her own business.
   • They grasped the moment to make a crucial decision.

   同义词grabseizesnap upsnatch

   反义词forgomissrelinquish