seize
🇺🇸
/siːz/
🇬🇧
/siːz/
verb
C1
to grab something suddenly with force
She tried to seize the gun from him.
她试图从他手中夺过枪。
C1
to take control of a place suddenly, often by force
They seize the airport in a surprise attack.
他们在一次突袭中占领了机场。
C1
to capture or arrest someone
Terrorists seize five hostages.
恐怖分子劫持了五名人质。
C1
to take away illegal or stolen goods
Police seize a large quantity of drugs during the raid.
警方在突袭中缴获了大量毒品。
C1
to quickly use a chance or opportunity
The party seize the initiative with both hands.
该党双手抓住主动权。
R
to affect someone suddenly and strongly
He was seized by curiosity.
他被好奇心攫住了。
R
when a machine stops working because parts are stuck
The engine can seize if not properly maintained.
如果维护不当，发动机可能会卡住。
R
when a body part becomes stiff and hard to move, often painfully
His leg can seize up after long runs.
长跑后他的腿可能会抽筋。
translation
抓住, 占领, 逮捕, 没收, 抓住机会, 侵袭, 卡住, 抽筋
词形变化
3rd Present
seizes
Past
seized
Perfect
seized
Progressive
seizing