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grasp

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: graspsQuá khứ: graspedPhân từ 2: graspedV-ing: grasping

The word evokes a sense of suddenness or intensity, whether physical or mental. When used physically, it suggests a reflexive, tight action intended to secure an object, distinguishing it from the gentler act of holding. It implies a desire for control or safety in the moment of contact.

Countable when referring to a physical grip (a firm grasp). Uncountable when referring to the general capacity for understanding (a deep grasp of history).

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To seize and hold something firmly with the hand.

"He grasped the railing to keep from falling."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To understand a difficult concept or piece of information.

"She struggled to grasp the complexity of the quantum physics lecture."

Nội động từ

To get a hold of something.

"The climber grasped at the ledge but slipped."

Danh từ

A firm hold or grip on something.

"The child kept a tight grasp on her mother's hand."

Danh từ

A level of understanding or mastery of a subject.

"His grasp of the French language is impressive."

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