grasp at
US /ɡræsp æt/
UK /ɡræsp æt/
1.
meraih, mengambil kesempatan
to try to take hold of something quickly and eagerly
:
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He grasped at the rope as he fell.
Dia meraih tali saat dia jatuh.
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She grasped at the opportunity to travel.
Dia meraih kesempatan untuk bepergian.
2.
mencari-cari, berpegang pada
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.
Dia mencari-cari alasan, mencoba menemukan alasan apa pun.
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The politician was grasping at popularity by making empty promises.
Politikus itu mencari-cari popularitas dengan membuat janji kosong.