grab at something/someone

Related to word: grab

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to attempt to quickly seize someone or something with your hand

    试图抓取;试图夺取

    • He attempted to grab at the ball that flew past him.

      他试图抓住从他身边飞过的球。

    • In the chaos, she reached out to grab at her friend.

      在混乱中,她伸手想要抓住她的朋友。

    • The child tried to grab at the butterfly fluttering in the air.

      那个孩子试图抓住在空中飞舞的蝴蝶。