grasping

• 形容一个人过度贪婪，尤其对金钱或物质财富贪得无厌。也指渴望占有、不愿放手。

Describes a person who is excessively greedy, especially for money or material possessions.

1. Greedy or AvariciousC1formal

   Excessively eager to acquire money, possessions, or power; unwilling to share.

   贪婪或贪得无厌

   • The grasping landlord raised the rent every year.
   • His grasping nature made him unpopular among his colleagues.
   • She was known for her grasping attitude toward inheritance.

   同义词acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgreedymaterialisticmercenaryrapacious

   反义词altruisticbenevolentbigheartedbountifulcharitablegenerousgivingliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhandedphilanthropicselflesssharingunselfish

• 名词，指用手或触手紧紧抓住某物的动作，也指费力地理解或领会某事。

A noun referring to the act of gripping something firmly with the hands or tentacles, or the act of understanding something with difficulty.

1. Understanding with difficultyB2formal

   The act of trying to comprehend something that is hard to grasp mentally.

   艰难理解

   • His grasping of the complex theory was slow but steady.
   • She struggled with the grasping of advanced calculus concepts.
   • The student's grasping of the material improved after extra tutoring.

   同义词grapplinggropingstrugglewrestling

2. Gripping firmlyB1formal

   The act of holding something tightly with the hands or similar appendages.

   紧握

   • The monkey's grasping of the branch was surprisingly strong.
   • His firm grasping of the rope saved him from falling.
   • The octopus's tentacles are adapted for grasping prey.

   同义词claspclutchgraspgripgrippingholdholdingseizing

   反义词looseningreleasing

• 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