clasp|clasped|clasping

手镯上的扣环有点松了。

The ___clasp on the bracelet is a bit loose.

她紧紧抱住小狗，生怕它跑掉。

She ___clasped the puppy tightly, afraid it might run away.

她费了些功夫才扣上手链的搭扣。

She had some trouble ___clasping the bracelet around her wrist.