grapple /'graspl; 'grapl/ vi [VP2A, C, 3A] ~ (with), seize firmly; struggle with sb/sth at close quarters; (fig) try to deal with (a problem, etc): 捉牢; 抓住; 互瞅; 格斗; (喻)設(shè)法對(duì)付(問(wèn)題等)： ~ with an enemy. 與敵人格斗。 The wrestlers ~d together. 摔角選手揪在一起。 'grappling-iron n grapnel. 抓機(jī); 多爪錨。