latch on

US /lætʃ ɑːn/
UK /lætʃ ɑːn/
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1.

理解, 領會

to understand something completely

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It took him a while to latch on to the new concept.
他花了一段時間才理解這個新概念。
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The students quickly latched on to the teacher's instructions.
學生們很快就領會了老師的指示。
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graspcomprehendunderstandfathomapprehend
2.

抓住, 附著

to become attached to or fix oneself firmly to something

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The baby latched on to her mother's finger.
嬰兒抓住了媽媽的手指。
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The dog latched on to the bone and wouldn't let go.
狗咬住骨頭不放。
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