grapple

vt.
1. fasten as if with grappling hooks,seize（像用抓钩似的）扣住，抓住。
△H.V.3.Cho.18:“Grapple your mindsto sternage of this navy.”把你们的心灵都紧紧扣在这支舰队的船尾上。
2. bind firmly,clasp使紧紧结合，扣紧。
△Mac.3.1.106(105): “Grapples you to the heart and love of us，”i.e. Binds you firmly to my heartiest love. 还可以使你们博得我的欢心和爱宠。
△Ham.1.3.63: “Grapple themunto thy soul with hoops of steel，”i.e.Clasp them toyourself by a hoop as strong as steel; hold fast tothem. 要用钢圈把他们箍在你的灵魂上面。
～ vi. wrestle搏斗。
grapple with: wrestle with,fight与…搏斗，与…战斗，
△2H.VI.1.1.257(256): “And in my standard bearthe arms of York,/ To grapple with the house ofLancaster:”在我的战旗上带着约克的盾徽，与兰开斯特家族进

grapple[ˈgræpl]

v.斗争，搏斗，格斗，扭打n.抓钩 （斗）
◇ grapple together扭成一团
grapple with a problem抓问题
‖ grappling n.抓住，抓紧
grapplers n.抓钩，铁钩