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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
agarrar-se a, tentar alcançar
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
Exemplos
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
Ele começou a agarrar qualquer oportunidade para salvar seu negócio fracassado.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
Ela agarraria qualquer chance para consertar seu relacionamento quebrado.
02
agarrar-se a, tentar agarrar
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Exemplos
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
Ela tentou agarrar o livro que caía antes que ele atingisse o chão.
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
A criança tentou agarrar os balões que estavam voando para longe.
