to grapple
第三人称
grapples
现在进行时
grappling
过去式
grappled
过去完成时
grappled
1
抓住, 扭打
to seize hold of someone forcefully or aggressively
及物动词
- The police officer grappled the suspect's arm, preventing them from escaping.
警察抓住了嫌疑人的手臂,防止他们逃跑。
- The security guard grappled the shoplifter, holding them until the authorities arrived.
保安抓住了商店扒手,一直按住他们直到当局到达。
- The teacher grappled the student who was causing a disturbance.
老师抓住了那个正在制造骚动的学生。
- In a fit of anger, he grappled his adversary, engaging in a physical altercation.
在一阵愤怒中,他抓住了他的对手,卷入了一场肢体冲突。
2
努力解决, 应对
to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle
及物动词
- The team had to grapple with the complex task of integrating new technology into their existing infrastructure.
团队不得不努力解决将新技术集成到现有基础设施中的复杂任务。
- She grappled with her fear of public speaking, seeking ways to overcome it and improve her confidence.
她与公开演讲的恐惧搏斗,寻找克服它并提高自信的方法。
- The company had to grapple with the economic downturn.
公司不得不应对经济衰退。
- The student grappled with the concept of advanced calculus.
这位学生与高等微积分的概念搏斗。
- He grappled with his inner demons, undergoing therapy and self-reflection to address past traumas.
他与内心的恶魔搏斗,通过治疗和自我反思来解决过去的创伤。
3
搏斗, 扭打
to wrestle or struggle closely with someone, using hands or the body
- Every Saturday, the siblings playfully grapple in the backyard.
每个星期六,兄弟姐妹们都会在后院嬉戏扭打。
- Last week, he skillfully grappled with his opponent in the martial arts tournament.
上周,他在武术锦标赛中巧妙地与对手搏斗。
- During the intense match, the athletes fiercely grappled for control on the wrestling mat.
在激烈的比赛中,运动员们在摔跤垫上激烈地搏斗以争夺控制权。
- After the heated argument, they decided to physically grapple as a way to release pent-up frustration.
激烈的争论之后,他们决定以身体搏斗的方式来释放压抑的挫败感。
- Bystanders bravely grappled with the assailant following the knife attack, restraining him until the authorities arrived.
在刀袭事件后,旁观者勇敢地与袭击者搏斗,在当局到达之前将其制服。
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