clasp

1. V-T If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. 握緊; 抱緊

She clasped the children to her. 她緊緊地?fù)ё『⒆觽儭?/p>

2. N-COUNT A clasp is a small device that fastens something. (拴牢某物的) 扣子; 勾子

...the clasp of her handbag. …她的手包扣。