🇬🇧🇨🇳 grip - 抓握 : English Lesson

Meaning of "grip" ("抓握"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A grip is when you hold onto something really tightly so it doesn’t slip, fall, or get away. For example, when you hold a railing so you don’t fall down the stairs, you have a good grip. A grip can be with your hand, your feet, or even your teeth if you’re a dog holding a toy! It means you’re holding something firmly and not letting it go easily.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My little brother’s grip on the TV remote is stronger than my grip on my entire life.

During the scary movie, my grip on the couch cushion was so tight it almost became part of my hand.

The squirrel had a serious grip on its nut, like someone holding their last piece of chocolate.

Her grip on her backpack straps said, “If this bag goes, I go with it.”

An octopus has an amazing grip with its suckers, which is why shaking hands with one is probably a very long-term commitment.

Rain made the rope wet. A child lost grip and stared down; a man reached out and offered his grip. The child held the man's firm grip, felt the warm safe grip, and pulled. For one long moment neither let go of that tight grip. On the bank, they laughed, smiling and happy.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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