grab
noun
Definitions of grab noun
- 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
Definitions of grab verb
action(动作)
- 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)
- 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。