grapple
verb
UK/ˈɡræp.ᵊl/
US/ˈɡræp.ᵊl/
Definitions of grapple verb
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To engage in a physical struggle or fight, especially to gain possession of something.
扭打；搏鬥
The two climbers grappled for the last rope.
兩位登山者為了最後一條繩索而扭打。
The reporters grappled for a chance to interview the celebrity.
記者們為了採訪名人的機會而爭奪。
The protesters grappled with the police in the street.
抗議者在街上與警察搏鬥。
Phrasal Verbs of grapple
- grapple with something
to attempt to manage or comprehend a challenging issue or topic
努力設法處理；嘗試解決；竭力應對
• The students are grappling with the pressure of the semester exams.
學生們正在努力應對學期考試的壓力。
- grapple with someone
to engage in a physical struggle by holding onto another person.
與某人進行扭打
• In the ring, the two fighters grappled with each other fiercely.
在擂台上，兩位選手激烈地扭打在一起。