/klɑ:sp; US klæsp ||; klæsp/noun [C] an object, usually of metal, which fastens or holds sth together （一般用金属制造的）搭扣，搭钩: the clasp on a necklace/brooch/handbag项链╱胸针╱手提包的搭扣
clasp²
/klɑ:sp; US klæsp ||; klæsp/verb [T] to hold sb/sth tightly 紧握；紧抱: Kevin clasped the child in his arms.凯文把小孩紧紧地搂着。