with obj.
1
- grasp (something) tightly with one's hand紧抓：
he clasped her arm.
他紧紧抓住她的手臂。
1.1
- place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly紧抱：
Kate's arms were clasped around her knees.
凯特的双臂紧抱着双膝。
1.2
- hold (someone) tightly紧握, 紧抱：
he clasped Joanne in his arms.
他双臂紧抱乔安妮。
1.3
clasp one's hands
press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced双手手指交错紧握：he lay on his back with his hands clasped behind his head.
他仰面躺着, 双手交握枕在脑后。
2
- archaic fasten (something) with a small device, typically a metal one〈古〉用（小装置, 尤指金属装置）扣住：
one modest emerald clasped her robe.
一枚朴素的祖母绿扣住她的长袍。
1
- a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together搭扣, 扣钩, 扣紧物：
a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp.
绿松石搭扣的金镯子。
1.1
- a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present（奖章缎带上的）银质棒状扣（刻有获奖者所参加战役的名称）。
2
- in sing. an embrace拥抱。
2.1
- a grasp or handshake紧握; 握手：
he took her hand in a firm clasp.
他紧握着她的手。
短语
clasp hands
- shake hands with fervour or affection热情地握手; 深情地握手。
词源
Middle English: of unknown origin.