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
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
他开始抓住任何机会来拯救他失败的事业。
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
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
她试图抓住掉落的书，在它落地之前。
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
孩子试图抓住飘走的气球。
