to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
しがみつく, つかもうとする
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
例
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
彼は失敗しつつあるビジネスを救うためにあらゆる機会を掴もうとし始めた。
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
彼女は壊れた関係を修復するためならどんなチャンスでも掴むだろう。
02
つかもうとする, 掴もうと試みる
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
例
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
彼女は地面に落ちる前に落ちてくる本をつかもうとした。
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
子供は飛んでいく風船をつかもうとした。
