She tried to get a grip on the icy rock.

她尽力抓住那冰冷的石头。

《牛津词典》

I couldn't get a grip on what was going on.

我无法理解正在发生的事情。

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Part of me was very frightened and I consciously had to get a grip on myself.

我其实非常害怕，但又不得不有意识地控制住自己。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

I better say something about oil in the ancient world, so that you get a grip on what's going on here.

我最好说一下油在古代世界的地位,以便你能明白为什么会出售芳香油

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"All ladybirds nip, but they do not generally get a grip on your skin, " Dr Day said.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Hunt on for 'deadly ladybird'

The Liberal Democrats have also accused the government of failing to get a grip on the superbug.

BBC: Hand washing is key to reducing MRSA rates

This is why it is so hard to get a grip on the kind of racing thoughts you mention.

CNN: Stress has taken over: How can I turn my mind off?