英汉词典

1. 紧紧抓住;攥紧；抱紧
    If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.

    e.g. She clasped the children to her...
           她把孩子们紧紧地搂进怀里。
    e.g. He paced the corridor, hands clasped behind his back.
           他双手紧扣，背在身后，在走廊里踱来踱去。

2. 扣环;搭扣
    A clasp is a small device that fastens something.

    e.g. ...the clasp of her handbag.
           她手提包的搭扣