take hold

• 抓住、握住某物，或控制、占据某物；也开始对某人或某事产生强烈影响。

To grasp, seize, or take control of something physically, or to begin affecting or influencing someone or something strongly.

1. Grasp physicallyB1formal

   To grab or grip something firmly with the hands.

   抓住

   • He took hold of the rope and pulled himself up.
   • She took hold of the child's hand to cross the street.
   • Take hold of the handle and turn it clockwise.

2. Become establishedB2formal

   To become firmly established or start to have an effect.

   扎根

   • The new ideas slowly took hold among the population.
   • The disease took hold quickly in the crowded city.
   • The tradition of celebrating the holiday took hold in the 19th century.

3. Gain control or influenceB2formal

   To start to have a strong influence or control over someone or something.

   掌控

   • Fear took hold of him as he entered the dark room.
   • The revolutionary movement took hold across the country.
   • A sense of panic took hold of the crowd.