to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
매달리다, 잡으려고 노력하다
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
예시들
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
그는 실패한 사업을 구하기 위해 어떤 기회든지 잡으려 하기 시작했다.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
그녀는 깨진 관계를 고치기 위해 어떤 기회라도 잡을 것이다.
02
붙잡으려 하다, 잡으려고 시도하다
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
예시들
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
그녀는 땅에 떨어지기 전에 떨어지는 책을 잡으려고 했다.
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
아이는 날아가는 풍선을 잡으려 했다.
