wrest

1. V-T If you wrest something from someone else, you take it from them, especially when this is difficult or illegal. (尤指艰难或非法)攫取; 抢夺[journalism] [文学性]

For the past year he has been trying to wrest control from the central government. 在过去的一年里，他一直试图从中央政府手中夺回控制权。

The men had returned to wrest back power. 这些人是为了夺权回来的。

2. V-T If you wrest something from someone who is holding it, you take it from them by pulling or twisting it violently. 抢夺[文学性]

He wrested the suitcase from the chauffeur. 他从司机手里夺过手提箱。

He was attacked by a security man who tried to wrest away a gas cartridge. 一名保安袭击了他，那保安想抢走一个气罐。