to hold sb/sth tightly 紧握;抱紧;抓紧 SYN grip
~ sth (+ adv./prep.)
He clutched the child to him.
他紧紧地抱住小孩。

She stood there, the flowers still clutched in her hand.
她站在那里,手里仍然紧握着花束。

  • adv./prep.
    I clutched on to the chair for support.
    我紧紧抓住椅子撑着身体。