1 [C] the part of a vehicle, etc that you press with your foot when you are driving in order to change the GEAR; the part of the engine that it is connected to （汽车的）离合器踏板，离合器: to press/release the clutch 踩下╱松开离合器 ☞picture at car 见car插图

2 clutches [pl] power or control over sb （对某人的）影响力或控制: He fell into the enemy's clutches. 他落入了敌人的魔掌。