noun🔗Share爪子，利爪 The claw of a predatory animal or bird."The hawk carried the field mouse away in its powerful clutches. "老鹰用它强劲的利爪抓着田鼠飞走了。animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share魔爪，掌握。 (by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil."The loan shark held the family in his clutches, demanding exorbitant interest payments they could never afford. "高利贷者将这家人紧紧抓在他的魔爪之中，索要他们根本无法负担的巨额利息。actioncharacternegativeinhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share离合器，联动装置 A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.""The mechanic replaced the worn-out clutches in my car, so now it shifts gears smoothly." "机械师更换了我车里磨损严重的离合器，现在换挡顺畅多了。vehiclemachinedevicetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share离合器 The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels."The driving instructor told me to press the clutches down fully before shifting gears. "教练告诉我换挡前要完全踩下离合器。vehiclemachinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share抓具，夹具。 Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle."The crane used its strong clutches to lift the heavy steel beams. "起重机用它强有力的抓具吊起了沉重的钢梁。devicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share手拿包，手抓包 A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle."She carried her lipstick and phone in a small, silver clutches to the party. "她拿着一个银色的小手拿包去参加聚会，包里装着口红和手机。stylewearitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抓住，紧握。 To seize, as though with claws."to clutch power"紧抓权力不放 (Jǐn zhuā quánlì bù fàng)actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share紧握，抓紧。 To grip or grasp tightly."She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."她紧紧地抓着钱包，神情紧张地走进了大楼。actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一窝, 一窝雏鸡 A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs."The farmer carefully collected the clutches of eggs from the hen house each morning. "每天早上，农夫都小心地从鸡舍里收集一窝窝的鸡蛋。animalagriculturebirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一批，一群. A group or bunch (of people or things)."A clutch of eggs lay nestled in the bird's nest. "鸟巢里卧着一批鸟蛋。groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share孵化，孵。 To hatch."The hen clutches her eggs patiently, waiting for them to hatch. "母鸡耐心地孵着她的蛋，等待它们孵出来。animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share关键时刻，危急关头 An important or critical situation."The team found themselves in the clutches of a difficult situation after two players were injured. "在两名队员受伤后，球队发现自己身处危急关头。situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
