Game of Thrones · 第 1 季
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clutching

/ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/B2

紧抓 / 紧握 (v.)

这里是分词作伴随状语,形容小儿子因为害怕而「死死拽着」哥哥的腿。`clutch` 比 `hold` 力量感更强,通常因为紧张、害怕或焦虑而用力抓住。

He doesn't know what's happening.
He follows me around all day, clutching my leg, crying…
Close the windows! I can't stand it! Please, make them stop!
clutching — Game of Thrones S01E02 · ReelWord