clamp
noun
Definitions of clamp noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
a device, typically made of metal or wood, used to hold two or more objects tightly together.
夾具;夾鉗;夾子
He carefully tightened the clamp until it could securely hold the pipette vertically.
他小心地擰緊夾具,直到它能穩固地垂直固定移液管。
Please use a clamp to secure these parts together.
請使用夾具將這些零件固定在一起。
This clamp is designed to hold objects of various sizes securely.
這個夾具設計用於穩固地固定各種尺寸的物體。
verb
Definitions of clamp verb
fasten(固定)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
to fasten or hold objects together using a clamp.
(用夾具)夾緊;夾住
Clamp the two boards together and let them sit for 30 minutes.
將兩塊木板夾在一起,靜置30分鐘。
He clamped the broken pipe until it could be repaired.
他夾住破損的管子,直到可以修理為止。
Please clamp the metal pieces before welding.
請在焊接前將金屬件夾緊。
secure(鎖住)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to fix a metal device to a vehicle's wheel, usually due to illegal parking, that is removed upon payment of a fine.
用車輪鎖鎖住(違規停放車輛的車輪)
When I returned to the parking lot, I discovered my car had been clamped.
當我回到停車場時,發現我的車被鎖了。
The police often clamp vehicles that are parked illegally.
警察經常鎖住違規停放的車輛。
To remove the clamp, the owner must pay a fine.
車主必須支付罰款才能移除車輪鎖。
hold(握住)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
to hold something tightly in a specific position.
緊抓;牢牢固定
He clamped his hands tightly over her mouth to prevent her from making a sound.
他緊緊地用手摀住她的嘴,不讓她發出聲音。
She clamped her bag to her side to prevent it from being snatched.
她把包包緊緊夾在身側,以防被搶走。
The device was clamped securely to the wall.
這個裝置被牢牢地固定在牆上。
Phrasal Verbs of clamp
- clamp down on something
to enforce stringent measures to halt or control an undesirable or harmful activity
取締;嚴禁;強制限制
• The government decided to clamp down on illegal drug trafficking to protect public safety.
政府決定強力取締非法毒品交易,以保護公共安全。