
catch
词源
源自中古英语 'cacchen',源自古法语 'chacier'(意为'追逐'),最终源自拉丁语 'captiare'('试图抓住')。
verb
❶ 用手或工具迅速抓住移动中的物体,常用于描述接球、拦截等动作。
“She caught the ball with one hand.”
(她用单手接住了球。)
“The police caught the thief after a short chase.”
(警察短暂追捕后抓住了小偷。)
❶ 意外发现某人正在做某事,通常指不好的行为。
“I caught him stealing my cookies.”
(我撞见他在偷吃我的饼干。)
“She was caught cheating on the exam.”
(她被发现在考试中作弊。)
noun
❶ 抓住或接住的动作,也指捕获的鱼或其他物品。
“That was a difficult catch for the outfielder.”
(对外野手来说那是个难接的球。)
“The fisherman showed us his daily catch.”
(渔夫向我们展示了他当天的渔获。)
常见短语
catch up — 赶上进度或与某人叙旧,指弥补落后或了解近况。
“Let's meet for coffee to catch up.”
(我们见面喝咖啡聊聊近况吧。)
catch a cold — 患感冒,形容因受凉或感染而生病。
“Don't go out without a coat or you'll catch a cold.”
(别不穿外套出门,会感冒的。)
catch someone's eye — 吸引某人注意,通常指视觉上引起关注。
“The bright red dress caught everyone's eye.”
(那条亮红色的裙子吸引了所有人的目光。)