clutch

stringere, aggrapparsi

Tenere qualcosa molto stretto con la mano o con le braccia.

In inglese semplice: To hold something very tightly in your hand or arms.

• She clutched my hand.
• He stood at the door, clutching a small bag.
• The child clutched at her sleeve as the bus arrived.

Come si usa: clutch at someone/something (He clutched at the rope as he slipped.)

Sinonimi: grip, grasp

Contrari: release

Espressioni comuni: clutch a bag, clutch at something, clutch something tightly

afferrare, impadronirsi di

Prendere qualcosa all’improvviso o con grande desiderio, soprattutto il potere o un’occasione.

In inglese semplice: To take hold of something suddenly or eagerly, especially power or an opportunity.

• He tried to clutch power for himself.
• She clutched at every opportunity to gain influence.
• The ruler clutched control before his rivals could act.

Come si usa: clutch at something (They clutched at the chance to take power.)

Sinonimi: seize, grab

Espressioni comuni: clutch power, clutch at power, clutch an opportunity

vincere da solo

Vincere una partita a squadre quando si è l’ultimo giocatore della propria squadra contro più avversari.

In inglese semplice: To win a team game when you are the last player left against several opponents.

• Can you clutch this round?
• She clutched the match after all her teammates fell.
• He clutched against three opponents with almost no health left.

Espressioni comuni: clutch a round, clutch the match

frizione

Componente che collega o separa il motore dalle parti che aziona, permettendo di cambiare marcia.

In inglese semplice: A machine part that connects or separates an engine and the parts it drives, allowing gear changes.

• The clutch needs replacing.
• A worn clutch can make gear changes difficult.
• The mechanic repaired the clutch in our car.

Espressioni comuni: car clutch, worn clutch, replace a clutch, clutch mechanism

pedale della frizione, frizione

Pedale che si preme per scollegare il motore dalle ruote quando si cambia marcia.

In inglese semplice: The pedal you press with your foot to separate the engine from the wheels when changing gears.

• Press the clutch with your left foot.
• He released the clutch too quickly.
• Keep the clutch down while you select a gear.

Espressioni comuni: press the clutch, release the clutch, clutch pedal