to latch on
[phrase form: latch]
01
终于理解, 掌握
to finally understand something, usually after some initial difficulty
例子
It took him a while to latch onto the concept, but he eventually got it.
他花了一些时间才理解这个概念，但他最终还是明白了。
The new software was complicated at first, but I eventually latched on.
新软件一开始很复杂，但我最终还是搞懂了。
02
迷上, 对...产生浓厚兴趣
to develop a strong interest in or affection for someone or something
例子
My daughter latched onto the new video game and would n't stop playing it.
我女儿迷上了新电子游戏，不想停止玩它。
The puppy latched on to its new owner and never left his side.
小狗依恋上了它的新主人，从未离开过他身边。
03
紧紧抓住, 依附
to become firmly attached to something or someone
例子
The child latched on to her mother's arm and refused to let go.
孩子紧紧抓住母亲的手臂，拒绝松开。
The magnet clung tightly to the metal surface, refusing to let go and latched on.
磁铁紧紧地粘在金属表面上，拒绝松开并附着。
