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seized

UK //siːzd//US //siːzd//

词源

源自中古英语'sesen',经古法语'saisir'(意为占有)演变而来,最终可追溯至日耳曼语系。

verb

❶ 突然抓住或夺取某物,通常带有强制或迅速的动作。常用于描述法律、军事或紧急情况下的行为。

“The police seized the illegal drugs during the raid.”

(警方在突袭行动中缴获了非法毒品。)

“He seized the opportunity to speak with the CEO.”

(他抓住机会与首席执行官交谈。)

❶ (机器或身体部位)突然卡住或无法移动,通常因故障或紧张导致。

“The engine seized due to lack of oil.”

(发动机因缺油而卡住了。)

“His muscles seized up after the intense workout.”

(剧烈锻炼后,他的肌肉僵硬了。)

同义词:grasped, captured, confiscated, grabbed, took

常见短语

seized by — 被某种强烈情绪或感觉突然控制,常用于描述无法抗拒的心理状态。

“He was seized by a sudden fear of heights.”

(他突然被恐高症所控制。)

seize the day — 拉丁语'Carpe Diem'的英译,意为珍惜当下、把握机会。

“After his illness, he decided to seize the day and travel the world.”

(生病后,他决定把握当下环游世界。)