to hold something or someone very tightly
She clutched the flowers tightly in her hand.
她紧紧地把花握在手里。
to grab something suddenly because you are scared or hurt
He clutched his stomach in pain.
他痛苦地捂住肚子。
the pedal in a car that you press to change gears
Press the clutch to change gears.
踩下离合器换挡。
a part in a machine that connects and disconnects the engine from the gears
The car's clutch needs to be replaced.
汽车的离合器需要更换。
a group of things or people
He won a clutch of awards for his work.
他因工作赢得了一系列奖项。
power or control over someone
He escaped from the villain's clutch.
他从恶棍的控制中逃脱了。
a tight hold on something
She felt the clutch of fear in her heart.
她感到恐惧紧紧抓住了她的心。
a group of eggs laid by a bird at one time, or the baby birds that hatch from them
The bird laid a clutch of eggs in the nest.
鸟在巢里下了一窝蛋。
a small handbag without straps, often used for special events
She carried a small clutch to the party.
她带了一个小手拿包去参加派对。
happening at a very important moment in a game or competition
He made a clutch play to win the game.
他在关键时刻打出了制胜一击。