
꽉 쥐다; 움켜잡다; 매달리다
To grasp or seize something tightly or eagerly, often in a moment of fear, pain, or desperation.
예문:
"The frightened child clutched his mother's hand tightly during the thunderstorm."
"She clutched the railing as the boat pitched violently in the rough seas."
클러치; 동력 단속 장치
A mechanical device in a vehicle, usually operated by a pedal, used to engage and disengage the engine from the gearbox.
예문:
"You must press the clutch pedal fully before shifting gears in a manual car."
"The mechanic said the car needed a new clutch because the old one was slipping."
한 배의 알; 작은 무리
A group of eggs laid or incubated at the same time; also, a small group of people or things.
예문:
"The robin laid a clutch of four bright blue eggs in the nest."
"A small clutch of reporters waited outside the courthouse for the verdict."
결정적인 순간의; 위기에 강한; 끝내주는
(Informal, especially Sports) Performing well or succeeding in a critical or high-pressure situation; (Slang) excellent or great.
예문:
"He hit a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds to win the game."
"That new coffee shop downtown is totally clutch; their espresso is amazing."