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clutch

/klʌt͡ʃ/

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noun

爪子，利爪

The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

Examples :

"The hawk gripped the mouse tightly in its powerful clutch. "

老鹰用它强劲的利爪紧紧抓住老鼠。

animal bird part

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noun

魔爪，掌握。

(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.

Examples :

"The loan shark held the family in his financial clutch, demanding exorbitant interest payments each month. "

那个放高利贷的人用经济上的魔爪控制着这个家庭，每个月都要求支付巨额利息。

action attitude character

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noun

离合器，联动装置

A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.

Examples :

"The mechanic replaced the car's clutch because it was slipping. "

机械师更换了汽车的离合器，因为它打滑了。

vehicle machine technology part device

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noun

离合器，联动装置。

The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

Examples :

"To shift gears, I had to press the clutch. "

换挡的时候，我必须踩离合器。

vehicle machine part technology

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noun

夹具，抓具。

Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.

Examples :

"The construction worker attached the clutch to the steel beam, ready to lift it into place. "

建筑工人把夹具固定在钢梁上，准备把它吊装到位。

device machine technical part

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noun

手拿包，手抓包

A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.

Examples :

"My mother kept her important documents in a small clutch. "

我妈妈把她的重要文件放在一个小手拿包里。

wear style item thing appearance

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verb

抓住，紧握。

To seize, as though with claws.

Examples :

"to clutch power"

抓住权力不放

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verb

抓住，紧握.

To grip or grasp tightly.

Examples :

"She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."

她紧紧抓住她的钱包，紧张地走进大楼。

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noun

一窝，孵窝

A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully checked the hen's clutch of eggs to ensure they were safe. "

农夫小心地检查母鸡孵的那窝蛋，确保它们安全无恙。

animal bird agriculture

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noun

一批，一群

A group or bunch (of people or things).

Examples :

"The teacher asked a clutch of students to help her carry the books. "

老师让一群学生帮她搬书。

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verb

孵化，孵。

Examples :

"The hen clucked and then clutched her eggs, hoping they would hatch soon. "

母鸡咯咯地叫着，然后趴在蛋上孵化，希望它们快点孵出来。

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noun

关键时刻，紧要关头

An important or critical situation.

Examples :

"The final exam was a clutch situation for Sarah; she needed a good grade to keep her scholarship. "

期末考试对萨拉来说是个关键时刻；她需要考个好成绩才能保住奖学金。

situation event

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adjective

关键的，靠谱的

Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.

Examples :

"The young chef was known for his clutch performance under pressure during busy dinner rushes. "

这位年轻的厨师以在晚餐高峰时段高压下的关键表现而闻名。

character ability achievement sport attitude