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taking

UK //ˈteɪkɪŋ//US //ˈteɪkɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'taken',与古英语 'tacan' 相关,意为 '抓取' 或 '拿取'。

noun

❶ 指获取或占有某物的行为或过程,常用于描述夺取、占领或采集的动作。

“The taking of the castle was a strategic victory.”

(占领城堡是一次战略性的胜利。)

“The taking of photographs is not allowed in the museum.”

(博物馆内不允许拍照。)

同义词:seizure, capture, acquisition, appropriation, confiscation

adjective

❶ 形容某人或某物具有吸引力或魅力,常用于描述外貌或性格。

“She has a taking smile that charms everyone.”

(她有一种迷人的微笑,能吸引所有人。)

“His taking personality made him popular at the party.”

(他迷人的性格让他在派对上很受欢迎。)

同义词:charming, attractive, captivating, engaging, winning

常见短语

taking over — 指接管或控制某事物,常用于描述公司、权力或责任的转移。

“The new manager is taking over the project next week.”

(新经理下周将接管这个项目。)

taking off — 指飞机起飞或某事物突然变得流行或成功。

“The new fashion trend is really taking off among teenagers.”

(这种新的时尚潮流在青少年中非常流行。)