clutch

握りしめる、しがみつく

手や腕で物をしっかりと握ったり抱えたりすること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： clutch at someone/something (He clutched at the rope as he slipped.)

類義語： grip, grasp

反対語： release

よく使う表現： clutch a bag, clutch at something, clutch something tightly

つかみ取る、奪い取る

特に権力や機会を、突然または熱心につかみ取ること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： clutch at something (They clutched at the chance to take power.)

類義語： seize, grab

よく使う表現： clutch power, clutch at power, clutch an opportunity

一人で逆転勝ちする

チームで最後の一人となり、複数の相手を倒して試合に勝つこと。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： clutch a round, clutch the match

クラッチ

エンジンと動かす部分をつないだり切り離したりして、変速を可能にする部品。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： car clutch, worn clutch, replace a clutch, clutch mechanism

クラッチペダル、クラッチ

変速するときに踏んで、エンジンと車輪のつながりを切るペダル。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： press the clutch, release the clutch, clutch pedal