| 单词 | clamp |
| 释义 | clamp (klæmp ) Word forms: clamps , clamping , clamped 1. countable noun A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together. 2. verb When you clamp one thing to another, you fasten the two things together with a clamp. Somebody forgot to bring along the U-bolts to clamp the microphones to the pole. [VERB noun + to] Synonyms: fasten, fix, secure, clinch 3. verb To clamp something in a particular place means to put it or hold it there firmly and tightly. Simon finished dialing and clamped the phone to his ear. [VERB noun preposition] He clamped his lips together. [V n + together] You beg him to try just one spoonful, and he clamps his mouth shut. [VERB noun adjective] Peter jumped to his feet with his hand clamped to his neck. [VERB-ed] 4. countable noun A clamp is a large metal device which is fitted to the wheel of an illegally-parked car or other vehicle in order to prevent it from being driven away. The driver has to pay to have the clamp removed. [British] regional note: in AM, use Denver boot 5. verb To clamp a car means to fit a clamp to one of its wheels so that it cannot be driven away. [British] Courts in Scotland have ruled it illegal to clamp a car parked on private ground and then to demand a fine. [VERB noun] clamping uncountable noun The AA called for laws to regulate clamping firms. clamperWord forms: clampers countable noun Private clampers demanded £57 to release her van. Phrasal verbs: clamp down phrasal verb To clamp down on people or activities means to take strong official action to stop or control them. [journalism] Police are clamping down on drivers who exceed the speed limit. [VERB PARTICLE + on] Banking regulators failed to clamp down until earlier this month. [VERB PARTICLE] Translations: Chinese: 夹具, 夹住 Japanese: 留め金, 留め金で固定する |
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