grip
/ɡrɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡrɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrip/ (ame, mw)
grip — 動詞
1. to take hold of something very firmly with your hand or fingers, so that it cann
緊握
用手用力抓住不放
to take hold of something very firmly with your hand or fingers, so that it cannot slip or be pulled away
Eli gripped the wooden railing tightly as the boat rocked from side to side.
船左右搖晃時，Eli 緊緊握住木頭欄杆。
grip + object + adverb (tightly)
The old woman gripped her grandson's hand while they crossed the busy street.
老婦人緊握著孫子的手，穿過繁忙的馬路。
Xiu gripped the rope with both hands and pulled herself up the rock wall.
Xiu 用雙手緊握繩子，把自己拉上岩壁。
A cyclist must grip the handlebars firmly to stay balanced on a rough road.
騎自行車的人必須緊握手把，才能在崎嶇路上保持平衡。
文法句型
grip + object
grip + object + tightly/firmly
用法筆記
Frequently used with adverbs like 'tightly', 'firmly', 'hard' to indicate the strength of the hold. The object is usually a body part, a tool, or a supporting structure.
常見錯誤
2. to hold someone's interest or attention so completely that they cannot think abo
吸引
完全抓住某人的注意力
to hold someone's interest or attention so completely that they cannot think about anything else
The documentary about deep-sea creatures gripped Sora from the very first scene.
那部關於深海生物的紀錄片從第一個畫面就抓住了 Sora 的目光。
inanimate subject gripping a person (attention sense)
Dahlia was gripped by the novel and read the entire three hundred pages in one night.
Dahlia 被這本小說深深吸引，一個晚上就看完了全部三百頁。
passive: be gripped by + book/story
Christopher's gripping speech about ocean pollution kept the audience silent for an hour.
Christopher 關於海洋污染的演講扣人心弦，讓全場觀眾安靜了一個小時。
The final episode of the mystery series gripped viewers across the country.
那部懸疑影集的最後一集抓住了全國觀眾的目光。
文法句型
grip + audience/person
be gripped by + noun
用法筆記
Common in the passive form 'be gripped by + story/film/speech'. The -ing adjective 'gripping' (e.g. 'a gripping thriller') is very frequent and carries the same meaning.
常見錯誤
3. if a powerful negative feeling — for example, fear, panic, or grief — suddenly t
籠罩
強烈情緒突然襲來
if a powerful negative feeling — for example, fear, panic, or grief — suddenly takes hold of you, making it difficult to stay calm or think clearly
A sudden panic gripped Eshe when she realised her phone was not in her bag.
當 Eshe 發現手機不在包包裡時，一陣恐慌突然籠罩了她。
emotion (panic) as subject + grip + person
The whole village was gripped by fear after the earthquake shook the valley.
地震搖晃山谷之後，整個村莊都被恐懼籠罩。
passive: be gripped by + emotion (fear)
Imran felt a deep sadness grip his chest when he heard the old song again.
Imran 再次聽到那首老歌時，一股深深的悲傷揪住了他的心。
Cold dread gripped Rania as the elevator doors closed and the lights went out.
當電梯門關上、燈光熄滅時，一陣冰冷的恐懼籠罩了 Rania。
文法句型
fear/panic/dread + grip + person
be gripped by + emotion
用法筆記
The subject is always an emotion noun — fear, panic, dread, grief, terror. Distinguish from sense 2 (CAPTIVATE): in sense 3 the emotion is always negative (fear, panic, grief), never positive excitement or interest. The body language is physical paralysis, not engaged attention.
常見錯誤
grip — 名詞
1. the power or ability to control a situation, an organisation, or another person
掌控
對某人或某事的控制力
the power or ability to control a situation, an organisation, or another person — to make things go the way you want
The ruling party has a firm grip on the country's media and broadcasting networks.
執政黨牢牢掌控著國內的媒體和廣播網絡。
have a firm grip on + institution
Ramón struggled to keep his grip on the company after the board vote.
董事會投票後，Ramón 努力維持對公司的掌控。
The coach's grip over the team began to weaken after three consecutive losses.
在連續三場失利之後，教練對球隊的掌控開始鬆動。
Parents often lose their grip on teenage children who demand more independence.
父母常常在要求更多獨立的青少年子女面前失去掌控力。
- loss of control
the state of not being able to manage a situation
文法句型
have a grip on/over + noun
lose your grip on + noun
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'firm', 'tight', 'strong' before 'grip', and with 'on' or 'over' to introduce the thing being controlled. The opposite is 'lose your grip on something'.
常見錯誤
2. the physical act of holding something tightly, or the particular way in which yo
緊抓
用力抓住的動作或姿勢
the physical act of holding something tightly, or the particular way in which you hold it with your hand
Lien tightened her grip on the tennis racket and swung with all her strength.
Lien 握緊網球拍，用盡全力揮擊。
tighten your grip on + object
The rock climber's grip began to weaken as sweat made his fingers slide off the edge.
攀岩者的抓握力開始減弱，汗水讓手指從岩緣滑開。
A proper grip on a golf club can improve the accuracy of your swing by a lot.
高爾夫球桿的正確握法可以大幅提升揮桿的準確度。
The toddler kept a tight grip on her mother's coat and refused to enter the classroom.
學步的小孩緊緊抓住媽媽的外套，不肯進教室。
文法句型
have a grip on + noun
tighten your grip on + noun
用法筆記
Can be used literally (holding an object) or with body parts. 'Grip' here is a countable noun — you can have 'a grip' or 'the grip'. When describing how someone holds something, 'grip' may be modified by an adjective describing strength ('firm', 'tight', 'weak', 'loose').
3. a soft bag, usually smaller than a large wheeled case, in which you carry clothe
旅行袋
比行李箱小的軟質旅行包
a soft bag, usually smaller than a large wheeled case, in which you carry clothes and personal things while travelling
Élise packed a small grip with a few shirts and some toiletries for the weekend trip.
Élise 收拾了一個小旅行袋，放了幾件襯衫和盥洗用品，準備週末出遊。
Christopher threw his grip into the boot of the taxi and climbed into the back seat.
Christopher 把旅行袋丟進計程車後車廂，然後爬進後座。
British usage note: 'boot' = car trunk
An old leather grip sat on the luggage rack above the train passenger's seat.
一個老舊的皮質旅行袋放在火車乘客座位上方的行李架上。
Xiu grabbed her grip and hurried off the bus before the doors closed.
Xiu 抓起旅行袋，在公車門關上前匆匆下了車。
- holdall
modern British term for a medium-sized soft travel bag
- duffel bag
a cylindrical bag with a drawstring top; common in both British and American English
- carry-on
specifically a bag small enough to take on an aeroplane
用法筆記
This sense is now somewhat dated in British English; 'holdall' or 'duffel bag' is more common today. In American English 'grip' is rarely used for a bag — use 'carry-on' or 'duffel bag' instead.
4. the shaped or textured part of an object that you hold onto, such as a handle, s
握把
物體上便於手持的部分
the shaped or textured part of an object that you hold onto, such as a handle, so that you can use the object safely and it does not slip from your hand
The rubber grip on Ezra's walking stick stopped him from slipping on the wet pavement.
Ezra 的枴杖上的橡膠握把防止他在濕滑的人行道上跌倒。
rubber/foam grip (material + grip)
This knife has a textured grip that feels comfortable even when your hands are wet.
這把刀有防滑握把，即使手是濕的，拿起來也很舒適。
Rania replaced the old bicycle grips with new foam ones that were softer on her palms.
Rania 換掉舊的自行車握把，換上新的泡棉握把，對手掌更柔軟。
The leather grip on the old suitcase had worn smooth after years of travel.
那個舊皮箱的皮革握把經過多年旅行已經磨得光滑了。
用法筆記
Often combined with a noun describing the material: 'rubber grip', 'leather grip', 'foam grip'. In sports equipment, 'grip' can refer to the tape or wrap applied to a handle (e.g. a tennis racket grip).
5. the friction or sticking power between a moving surface — such as a tyre, shoe s
抓地力
接觸面之間防止滑動的能力
the friction or sticking power between a moving surface — such as a tyre, shoe sole, or foot — and the ground or another surface that prevents slipping
The car tyres lost their grip on the icy road and slid into a ditch.
汽車輪胎在結冰的路面上失去抓地力，滑進了一條水溝。
lose grip on + surface (tyre traction)
Hiking boots with deep treads give you better grip on muddy or uneven trails.
深紋路的登山鞋在泥濘或不平的小徑上能提供更好的抓地力。
The new running shoes provided excellent grip on the wet track after the rain.
那雙新跑鞋在雨後的濕滑跑道上提供了絕佳的抓地力。
Sora's bicycle tyres had deep patterns that gave good grip on loose gravel roads.
Sora 的自行車輪胎有很深的花紋，在碎石路上抓地力很好。
- slip
loss of friction causing unwanted movement
- slipperiness
the quality of a surface that reduces grip
用法筆記
Common in contexts of driving, hiking, sports, and footwear. 'Traction' is a more formal synonym often used in technical writing; 'grip' is the everyday word. The collocation 'good/better/excellent grip' is very frequent in product reviews.
常見錯誤
6. a clear and deep understanding of a subject, problem, or situation that allows y
理解
對某事物的深入認知
a clear and deep understanding of a subject, problem, or situation that allows you to deal with it effectively
Sora studied for months to get a solid grip on the basics of quantum mechanics.
Sora 花了幾個月努力學習，才對量子力學的基礎有了扎實的理解。
get a solid grip on + subject (understanding sense)
Eshe's firm grip of financial regulations made her the best candidate for the audit job.
Eshe 對金融法規的透徹理解，使她成為審計職位的最佳人選。
Xiu felt she was losing her grip on the complex plot of the novel halfway through.
Xiu 覺得自己讀到一半時已經跟不上小說複雜的情節了。
After several lessons, Christopher finally got a grip on the basics of playing the guitar.
上了幾堂課之後，Christopher 終於掌握了彈吉他的基本要領。
- understanding
more general; 'grip' implies a confident, usable understanding
- comprehension
more formal; often used in academic contexts
- mastery
stronger; implies expert-level knowledge
- confusion
lack of understanding
- misunderstanding
incorrect understanding
文法句型
have/get a grip on/of + abstract noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (CONTROL): 'have a grip on a subject' means you understand it well, while 'have a grip on a company' means you control it. The object of understanding is typically an academic subject, a skill, or a complex issue. 'Get a grip on' is the most common phrase for this sense.
7. a small metal or plastic clip, folded into a tight U-shape with straight wires t
髮夾
固定頭髮的金屬或塑膠小夾子
a small metal or plastic clip, folded into a tight U-shape with straight wires that press together, used to keep hair in place close to the head
Dahlia pinned her hair up with two black grips before putting on her helmet.
Dahlia 用兩根黑色髮夾把頭髮別好，然後戴上安全帽。
Lien searched through her bag for a grip to keep her fringe out of her eyes.
Lien 在包包裡翻找髮夾，想把瀏海從眼睛前面夾起來。
The dancer's hair was full of grips to keep every strand in place during the show.
舞者的頭髮上插滿了髮夾，確保在表演過程中每一根頭髮都不會亂掉。
Eshe bought a packet of twenty black grips from the corner shop.
Eshe 在雜貨店買了一包二十根裝的黑色髮夾。
Imran found a stray grip on the bathroom floor and handed it to his sister.
Imran 在浴室地板上發現一根掉落的髮夾，拿給了妹妹。
用法筆記
This sense is primarily British. In American English, the equivalent item is called a 'bobby pin'. 'Hair grip' (two words) is also used in British English. The word 'grip' alone may confuse American readers — use 'hair grip' or 'bobby pin' depending on your audience.