clutch
noun
Definitions of clutch noun
machine(機械)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
A device that transmits rotational motion from one part of a machine to another.
離合器
I have scheduled my car for service because the clutch is malfunctioning.
我已經預約了汽車維修，因為離合器出了故障。
He had trouble shifting gears due to a faulty clutch.
由於離合器故障，他換檔時遇到了困難。
The mechanic is inspecting the car's clutch to find the source of the problem.
技師正在檢查汽車的離合器，以找出問題的根源。
- C1Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
The pedal or lever in a vehicle used to engage or disengage the engine's clutch.
離合器踏板；離合器手柄
Depress the clutch pedal, shift into gear, accelerate, and then gently release the clutch.
踩下離合器踏板，換擋，加速，然後輕輕釋放離合器。
The driver must use the clutch pedal when shifting gears.
駕駛員在換擋時必須使用離合器踏板。
The car stalled abruptly when he released the clutch.
當他釋放離合器時，車子突然熄火了。
group(群組)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A group of eggs laid by a bird, typically in a nest.
（尤指鳥巢中的）一窩蛋。
The hen laid a clutch of eggs this morning.
這隻母雞今天早上產了一窩蛋。
We found a clutch of bird eggs in the garden.
我們在花園裡發現了一窩鳥蛋。
There is a clutch of eggs in the nest; we must be careful not to disturb them.
鳥巢裡有一窩蛋；我們必須小心不要打擾它們。
- Singular(單數)
A small gathering or group of people or items.
一小群人或物。
a new cohort of students
一群新的學生
The company recently hired a new clutch of employees.
公司最近聘用了一群新員工
A fresh clutch of app developers are about to graduate.
一群新的應用程式開發者即將畢業
Phrases of clutch noun
- someone's clutches
The state of being under someone's control or power.
控制，掌控（通常指不利的控制）
• He was struggling to break free from the clutches of his creditors.
他正在努力擺脫債權人的掌控。
verb
Definitions of clutch verb
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To grip or seize something tightly, typically due to fear, anxiety, or pain.
（通常指因恐懼、憂慮或痛苦而）緊抓，緊握。
Without speaking and with a pale face, she held her mother's hand tightly.
她臉色蒼白，一言不發地緊緊握住母親的手。
He clutched the railing tightly to avoid falling.
他緊緊抓住欄杆，以免跌倒。
She clutched her favorite necklace tightly when they told her the bad news.
當他們告訴她這個壞消息時，她緊緊抓住她最喜歡的項鍊。
adjective
Definitions of clutch adjective
- Before noun(前置形容詞)
Reliable or effective during a crucial or difficult situation.
關鍵時刻可靠的
He is a clutch player who always delivers in crucial moments.
他是一個在關鍵時刻總能發揮作用的可靠球員。
She showed excellent clutch skills in the tough game.
她在這場艱難的比賽中展現了出色的關鍵能力。
We need a clutch performer to help us win the game.
我們需要一位關鍵時刻表現出色的球員來幫助我們贏得比賽。
Idioms
- clutch your pearls
To react to something as if extremely shocked or offended, often in an exaggerated or insincere way, to show moral disapproval.
形容對某事表現出過度的震驚或反感，通常帶有假裝或誇大的意味，以表達對某事道德上的不滿。
• They clutched their pearls when they heard about the proposed new tax policy.
當他們聽到新稅收政策時，他們表現出誇張的震驚。
Phrasal Verbs of clutch
- clutch at something
to make a determined effort to grasp something
竭力抓住
• At the last moment, he clutched at the rope to prevent falling.
在最後一刻，他緊緊抓住繩子以防摔倒。