[英语成语] GRASP AT STRAWS. — 掌握实用英语习语：绝望中的尝试

孤注一掷的尝试。

Grasp at straws"用来描述在绝望或无助的情况下做出的最后一搏。比喻来自于一个溺水者在水中挣扎，试图抓住任何东西，哪怕是飘浮的稻草，希望它能救命。这说明人在绝境时往往会尝试一些看似没有希望的解决方案。

示例句子

1. She's just grasping at straws trying to prove her point.

   她试图用牵强的理由来证明自己的观点。

2. Tom grasped at straws to find an excuse.

   汤姆勉强找到一个借口。

3. After losing his job, he grasped at straws to stay optimistic.

   失业后，他勉强保持乐观。