Definitions
v. to take hold of something suddenly or firmly
抓住；猛地拿取
v. to get food, drink, or something else quickly
匆忙吃喝或获取
v. to attract someone's attention strongly
吸引注意
Example
She grabbed her umbrella and ran towards the bus.
她抓起雨伞，朝公交车跑去。
Public health campaigns often use striking images to grab attention and encourage people to change unhealthy habits.
公共卫生宣传常用醒目的图片吸引注意，鼓励人们改变不健康的习惯。
Collocations
- grab someone's attention
- grab a bite
- grab an opportunity
Synonyms
- seize
- snatch
Antonyms
- release
Usage tip
grab较口语化；过去式grabbed，分词grabbing。
FAQ
- What does grab mean?
- to take hold of something suddenly or firmly to get food, drink, or something else quickly to attract someone's attention strongly
- How is grab pronounced?
- UK /ɡræb/, US /ɡræb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
