"miscellaneous mixture," 1867, originally the name of a carnival game (1854) consisting of a bag full of items to be obtained by thrusting the hand within, the privilege of doing so having previously been bought; from grab + bag (n.).
双语例句
1. He made a grab for her but she sidestepped him.
他想要抓住她,但她侧步闪开了。
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2. He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it.
他慢慢挪向电话机,准备抓起听筒。
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3. I grab George'sarm and dig my nails into his flesh.
我抓住乔治的胳膊,指甲抠进了他的肉里。
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4. He was clumsily trying to grab at Alfred's arms.
他笨手笨脚地想抓住艾尔弗雷德的手臂。
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5. Those who seek to grab power through violence deserve punishment.