clutch
gb/klˈʌt͡ʃ/ us/klˈʌt͡ʃ/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 1400
szorongat, megragad, clutch táska, kuplung, tengelykapcsoló, döntő pillanat, kiélezett helyzet
క్రియ
B1
1
వాడుక నమూనా:
to clutch [something]
She clutched her purse as she walked through the dark street.
Szorongatta a kézitáskáját, miközben a sötét utcán ment.
He clutched the letter in his hand, unwilling to let go.
A kezében szorongatta a levelet, és nem akarta elengedni.
The child clutched his mother's leg when the dog barked.
She clutched the railing to keep from falling.
He clutched at the rope, trying to pull himself up.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
I clutch my phone when I am on the bus.
A buszon a telefonomat szorongatom.
She clutched her bag in the busy market.
Szorongatta a táskáját a zsúfolt piacon.
The man clutched his hat in the wind.
He clutched the toy and smiled.
She clutched the chair when she stood up.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clutch' with 'catch'; 'catch' means to grab something that is moving or thrown, while 'clutch' means to hold tightly.
అర్థం
Hold something firmly
పదకలయికలు
clutch a bag
|clutch the steering wheel
|clutch at straws
|clutch her chest
|clutch a pillow
పర్యాయపదాలు
grip (Implies a firm, steady hold, not necessarily sudden or emotional.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
release (Means to let go of something being held.)
విషయాలు
daily life
|body movement
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
To hold something strongly and tightly, often because you are afraid or in pain.
To grasp or hold something tightly, often suddenly or with force.
నామవాచకం
A2
2
clutch táska
B2
She carried a silver clutch to the party.
Egy ezüstszínű clutch táskát vitt magával a partira.
The clutch matched her shoes perfectly.
A clutch táska tökéletesen illett a cipőjéhez.
He bought her a designer clutch for her birthday.
She tucked her phone into her clutch.
The bride carried a white satin clutch.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
She has a red clutch for the party.
Van egy piros clutch táskája a partira.
I bought a small clutch yesterday.
Tegnap vettem egy kis clutch táskát.
Her clutch is very pretty.
The clutch is on the table.
She likes to use a black clutch.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Some learners confuse 'clutch' with 'wallet'; a wallet is for money and cards, while a clutch is larger and for personal items.
అర్థం
Small strapless handbag
పదకలయికలు
evening clutch
|leather clutch
|carry a clutch
|designer clutch
పర్యాయపదాలు
purse (In American English, 'purse' can mean any handbag; 'clutch' specifically has no straps.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
backpack (A large bag with straps worn on the back, opposite in size and carrying style.)
విషయాలు
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
నిర్వచనం
A small bag for women without straps, carried in the hand.
A small handbag without handles or straps, designed to be carried in the hand.
నామవాచకం
B1
TECHNICAL
3
kuplung
A2
He pressed the clutch before changing gears.
Sebességváltás előtt benyomta a kuplungot.
The mechanic said the clutch needed replacing.
A szerelő azt mondta, hogy ki kell cserélni a kuplungot.
Driving a manual car requires using the clutch smoothly.
The clutch pedal felt stiff.
She learned how to use the clutch in driving school.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
Press the clutch before you change gears.
Sebességváltás előtt nyomd be a kuplungot.
The car needs a new clutch.
Az autónak új kuplungra van szüksége.
I use my left foot for the clutch.
The clutch is hard to press.
The mechanic fixed the clutch today.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse 'clutch' with 'gear'; the gear changes speed and torque, while the clutch connects or disconnects power.
అర్థం
Engine-to-transmission device
పదకలయికలు
press the clutch
|clutch pedal
|manual clutch
|replace the clutch
పర్యాయపదాలు
coupling (A general term for a device connecting two parts, but not specific to vehicles.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
brake (A device used to stop motion, not connect power.)
విషయాలు
technology
|transportation
నిర్వచనం
A part of a car or other machine that joins or separates the engine from the wheels.
A mechanical device in vehicles that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission system.
నామవాచకం
B2
INFORMAL
4
He always performs well in the clutch.
A döntő pillanatokban mindig jól teljesít.
That was a real clutch play by the point guard.
Ez valóban döntő jelentőségű megmozdulás volt az irányítótól.
She hit a clutch home run in the ninth inning.
He's known as a clutch player who thrives under pressure.
In the clutch, she never fails.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
He made a big shot in the clutch.
A döntő pillanatban dobott egy fontos kosarat.
She is good in the clutch.
A döntő pillanatokban jól teljesít.
They won because of his clutch play.
The team needs a clutch player now.
He plays well in the clutch.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse 'in the clutch' with 'in trouble'; here it means at an important moment, not necessarily difficulty itself.
అర్థం
Critical moment in sports or tasks
పదకలయికలు
in the clutch
|clutch performance
|clutch player
పర్యాయపదాలు
crunch time (Informal term for an important deadline or moment, not limited to sports.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
routine moment (An ordinary, non-critical time without high stakes.)
విషయాలు
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
An important time in a game or event when it is hard to win but you must do well.
A crucial moment in a game or situation where performance is most important.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
clutch
IPA
GB/klˈʌt͡ʃ/
US/klˈʌt͡ʃ/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
clutch (1 అక్షరఖండం)
Stress on 1st syllable (clutch)
పద రూపాలు
Noun
- Base: clutch
- Plural: clutches
Verb
- Base: clutch
- 3rd Person Singular: clutches
- Present Participle: clutching
- Past: clutched
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Forms
clutches
noun
clutching
verb
clutched
verb
పదప్రయోగాలు
come through in the clutch
1/kˈʌm θɹˈu ˈɪn ðə klˈʌt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
Succeed under pressure
To do well when it is most important, especially at the last moment in a game or event.
ఉదాహరణలు
- She really came through in the clutch, scoring the winning goal.
- He’s known for coming through in the clutch during big games.
drop the clutch
1/dɹˈɑp ðə klˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
Release vehicle clutch quickly for speed
To quickly lift your foot off the car's clutch pedal so it moves forward fast.
ఉదాహరణలు
- When the light turned green, he dropped the clutch and sped off.
- Dropping the clutch too fast can damage your car.
clutch at straws
1/klˈʌt͡ʃ ˈæt stɹˈɔz/
idiom
Try desperate measures without hope
To try anything, even if it will probably not work, because you are in trouble and have no other choice.
ఉదాహరణలు
- After losing his job, he was clutching at straws by applying for positions he wasn’t qualified for.
- They were clutching at straws, hoping for a miracle.
clutch at straws
2/klˈʌt͡ʃ ˈæt stɹˈɔz/
idiom
Make hopeless attempts when desperate
To try anything to solve a problem, even if it will probably not work, because you are desperate.
ఉదాహరణలు
- With no evidence left, the detective was clutching at straws.
- He tried every strange remedy, clutching at straws to cure his illness.