clutch ·verb

当她走过黑暗的小巷时，她用颤抖的手紧紧攥着一枚珍贵的硬币。

She ___clutched a single, precious coin in her trembling hand as she walked through the dark alley.

登山者紧张地紧紧抓住安全绳，同时低头看向下方令人眩晕的陡坡。

The climber nervously ___clutched the safety rope as she looked down at the dizzying drop below.

听到突如其来的响声，他本能地把钱包更紧地抓在身前。

Upon hearing the sudden noise, he instinctively ___clutched his wallet closer to his body.