to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
抓住, 试图抓住
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
例子
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
她会抓住任何机会来修复他们破裂的关系。
02
试图抓住, 努力抓住
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
例子
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
孩子试图抓住飘走的气球。
