grasp at
US /ɡræsp æt/
UK /ɡræsp æt/
1.
agarrarse a, aprovechar
to try to take hold of something quickly and eagerly
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He grasped at the rope as he fell.
Se agarró a la cuerda mientras caía.
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She grasped at the opportunity to travel.
Ella aprovechó la oportunidad de viajar.
2.
agarrarse a, buscar desesperadamente
to try to understand or believe something, often desperately or without much basis
:
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He was grasping at straws, trying to find any excuse.
Estaba agarrándose a un clavo ardiendo, tratando de encontrar cualquier excusa.
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The politician was grasping at popularity by making empty promises.
El político estaba buscando popularidad haciendo promesas vacías.