grab

noun

UK/ɡræb/
US/ɡræb/

Definitions of grab noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A sudden attempt to seize, hold, or take something.

    突然抓住或夺取

    • Both children reached out to grab the same piece of cake.

      两个孩子都伸手去抓同一块蛋糕。

    • He made a grab for the handrail to prevent himself from falling.

      他伸手去抓扶手以防自己跌倒。

    • In the crowd, she made a quick grab for her friend's hand.

      在人群中,她迅速抓住了朋友的手。

verb

UK/ɡræb/
US/ɡræb/

Definitions of grab verb

action(动作)

  1. B1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To seize or take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly.

    抓住;抢夺

    • The thief grabbed her arm as he tried to snatch her purse.

      小偷试图抢走她的钱包时抓住了她的手臂。

    • She quickly grabbed the railing to prevent herself from slipping.

      她迅速抓住扶手以防自己滑倒。

    • He grabbed my shoulder and pulled me aside.

      他抓住我的肩膀把我拉到一旁。

opportunity(机会)

  1. B2Transitive(及物动词)informal(非正式)

    To take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly.

    抓住;利用(机会做某事);赶快

    • If we don't grab this opportunity now, we might never get to do it again.

      如果我们现在不抓住这个机会,我们可能永远没有机会再做了。

    • They were all rushing to grab the bargains.

      他们都急着去抢购便宜货。

    • We should grab a bite to eat because we're leaving soon.

      我们应该赶快吃点东西,因为我们很快就要离开了。

Phrases of grab verb

  • grab someone's attention

    To do something that attracts someone's focus or interest.

    引起或吸引某人的注意。

    Advertisers use vibrant colors and striking visuals to grab the customers' attention.

    广告商使用鲜艳的色彩和醒目的视觉效果来抓住顾客的注意力。

Idioms

  • up for grabs

    Available for anyone to win or take; indicating that everyone has an equal opportunity to obtain something.

    人人有份

    The championship trophy in the competition is now up for grabs.

    比赛的冠军奖杯现在可供任何人争夺。

  • how does... grab you?

    Used to inquire if someone is interested in or would like to do something.

    用于询问某人是否对某事感兴趣或想做某事。

    We could go see a movie on Friday night. How does that grab you?

    我们可以星期五晚上去看电影。你觉得如何?

Phrasal Verbs of grab

  • grab at something/someone

    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。