词汇 grope 在中文的含义

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grope

US /ɡroʊp/
UK /ɡrəʊp/

动词

1.

摸索, 探索

to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands

示例:
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He had to grope in the dark for the light switch.
他不得不在黑暗中摸索电灯开关。
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She groped for the right words to express her feelings.
她摸索着寻找合适的词语来表达她的感受。
2.

猥亵, 非礼

to touch or handle (someone) sexually, especially in a rude or unwanted way

示例:
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She reported that a stranger had tried to grope her on the subway.
她报告说,一个陌生人试图在地铁上猥亵她。
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He was arrested for groping a woman at the bar.
他因在酒吧猥亵一名女子而被捕。