grope
UK/grәup/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To feel around in the dark or blindly with one's hands; to touch someone sexually without consent
摸索，探索；（对人）乱摸，性骚扰
n.
An act of groping, especially a sexual one
摸索；（尤指）性骚扰的动作
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgropeother
=grope
Example Sentences
- 1.
She had to grope her way through the dark hallway to reach the bathroom.
- 2.
Students often grope for understanding when facing difficult new concepts.
- 3.
The blind man groped along the wall using his walking stick as a guide.