clamp

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clamp1 /klæmp/ verb [transitiveT]

1 [always + adverbadv/prepositionprep]PUT to put or hold something in a position so that it cannot move 夹紧，固定

She clamped her hands over her ears.

她用手紧紧地捂住耳朵。

Creed opened his mouth to speak, then clamped it shut.

克里德张口欲言，忽又闭口不说了。

2 clamp sanctions/restrictions etc on somebody to put limits on what someone is allowed to do 对某人实行制裁/制约等

The president clamped sanctions on the island after the bomb attack.

发生炸弹袭击事件以后，总统对该岛实行了制裁。

3 [always + adverbadv/prepositionprep] to hold two things together using a clamp 〔用夹钳〕夹住，夹紧

Clamp the two parts together until the glue dries.

用夹钳把这两部分夹紧，直到胶水干透。

4 (also wheel-clamp) British EnglishBrE to put a clamp on the wheel of a car so that the car cannot be driven away. This is usually done because the car is illegally parked 给〔违法停放的车辆〕上夹钳 SYN American English boot

He returned, only to discover his car had been clamped.

他回来了，不料发现自己的汽车被上了夹钳。

n Grammar

Clamp is usually passive in this meaning.

5 clamp down phrasal verbphr v STOP something THAT IS HAPPENINGto take firm action to stop a particular type of crime 取缔；压制；钳制；镇压 → clampdown

The police are clamping down on drink-driving offenders.

警方正在严厉打击酒后驾车者。

Examples from the Corpus

clamp on• Police say the clampdown on drink-driving has been highly successful.• The new administration has promised a clampdown on corruption.• San Francisco cops are clamping down on a new brand of outlaws: sidewalk-hogging chess players.• The situation could worsen this year as the government continues to clamp down on credit.• The police are clamping down on drunk drivers.• She was determined that Marguerite would not suffer for it, and she clamped down on her growing fears.• Meanwhile, local police are clamping down on high-tech crime.• Recently the courts have clamped down on joy-riding.• Officials will be able to make key industry appointments and clamp down on manufacturers not making adequate profits.• The new, tougher laws are intended clamp down on the carrying of knives and other weapons.• New laws will clamp down on the illegal smuggling of cigarettes and tobacco.• Leaks from Clinton's team suggest Democrats may clamp down on the massive amounts executives can earn.• My father would clamp down on their education - their only means of freedom.• If we don't clamp down on these troublemakers now, the situation could get out of control.• Children's organizations are calling for a clamp-down on TV violence.

Examples from the Corpus

clamp• Leaks from Clinton's team suggest Democrats may clamp down on the massive amounts executives can earn.• As she did so, a rusty trap sprang shut, clamping her left foot.• He clamped his mouth shut, agitated.• The resident here has clamped his opponent and is lifting him away from the tunnel entrance.• Then a large warm hand clamped over her own fumbling fingers and gently removed them so that he could work the latch.• But as she reached the door, one hand on the door-handle, suddenly an iron band clamped round her arm.• The impulse to shout can be inhibited by clamping the upper chest so that breathing becomes shallow and energy is dampened.

Related topics: Technology, Daily life, Motor vehicles

clamp2 noun [countableC]

TDa piece of equipment for holding things together 夹子，夹具，夹钳

2. TTC (also wheel clamp) British EnglishBrE a metal object that is fastened to the wheel of a car so that the car cannot be driven away. This is usually done because the car is illegally parked 〔锁住违法停放车辆的〕夹钳，车轮固定夹 SYN American English boot

Examples from the Corpus

clamp• Miguel had a clamp in the glove compartment.• This can usually be accomplished from ground level with a variety of hooks, shovels and clamps attached to long poles.• You will also find them useful for other jobs that need a small locking clamp.• It was stacked with the usual assortment of crates and containers, impregnable behind an ingenious array of clamps and locks.• A web clamp is useful for holding frames together while the glue sets.

Origin clamp2

(1400-1500) Probably from an unrecorded Middle Dutch klampe

clamp1 verb →n GRAMMAR1clamp2 noun

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