snatch
UK/snætʃ/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
v.
To grab or seize something quickly and suddenly.
抢夺；猛地抓住
n.
A quick grab; a short fragment or period; a weightlifting movement lifting a barbell overhead in one motion.
抢夺；片段；（举重）抓举
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsnatchother
=snatch
Common Collocations
- 1.bag snatch抢包
- 2.snatches of conversation断断续续的对话片段
- 3.make a snatch猛地抓取
- 4.in snatches断断续续地
Example Sentences
- 1.
She made a desperate snatch for the falling vase but missed it by inches.
- 2.
The thief made a quick snatch of her handbag and disappeared into the crowd.
- 3.
He caught snatches of their conversation as he walked past the open door.