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clamp¹ /klæmp; klæmp/
v [T]
1 to hold something tightly in a particular position so that it does not move 把〔某物〕固定在〔某个位置〕:
clamp sth over/between/around etc He clamped his hand over her mouth. 他用手捂住她的嘴。
2 BrE to fasten a piece of equipment onto the wheel of a car that has been parked illegally, so that it cannot be moved 【英】 锁住〔违章停放的汽车的车轮〕; BOOT AmE 【美】
clamp downto become very strict in order to stop or limit something, especially criminal activity 严禁; 压制〔尤指犯罪活动〕:
+ on The police are clamping down on drunk drivers. 警方正在严厉制裁酒后驾车的司机。
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