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V-ERG
攥紧(拳头)；(拳头)紧握
When you clench your fist or your fist clenches, you curl your fingers up tightly, usually because you are very angry.
例句
Alex clenched her fists and gritted her teeth...
亚历克丝攥紧拳头，牙咬得咯咯响。
She pulled at his sleeve and he turned on her, fists clenching again before he saw who it was.
她拉了拉他的袖子，他双拳再次握紧，气冲冲地转过身来，这才发现是她。
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VERB
(通常指生气、不安时)咬紧(牙齿)，咬牙切齿
When you clench your teeth or they clench, you squeeze your teeth together firmly, usually because you are angry or upset.
例句
Patsy had to clench her jaw to suppress her anger...
帕奇只得咬紧牙关压住怒气。
Slowly, he released his breath through clenched teeth.
他从紧咬的牙缝间慢慢地舒了口气。
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VERB
抓紧;握紧;咬紧
If you clench something in your hand or in your teeth, you hold it tightly with your hand or your teeth.
例句
I clenched the arms of my chair.
我死死抓住椅子扶手。