clutch in Chinese
clutch in Chinese is 離合器 — clutch means to grip or hold onto something tightly.
clutch in Chinese
離合器
Pronounced: lí hé qì
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
What does "clutch" mean?
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verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
"She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward."
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noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
"He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear."
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noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
"She matched her dress with a gold clutch."
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adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
"He's known as a clutch player who scores in the final minutes."
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clutch in a sentence
- She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward.
- He clutched his chest in pain.
- He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear.
- My foot slipped off the clutch and the car stalled.
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What is "clutch" in Chinese?
"clutch" in Chinese is 離合器. clutch means: To grip or hold onto something tightly.
How do you pronounce 離合器?
"clutch" in Chinese is 離合器, pronounced "lí hé qì".
How do you use "clutch" in a sentence?
Example: "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward." In Chinese, "clutch" is 離合器.
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