seize
🇺🇸
/siːz/
🇬🇧
/siːz/
verb
C1
to grab something suddenly with force
She tried to seize the gun from him.
她試圖從他手中奪過槍。
C1
to take control of a place suddenly, often by force
They seize the airport in a surprise attack.
他們在一次突襲中佔領了機場。
C1
to capture or arrest someone
Terrorists seize five hostages.
恐怖分子劫持了五名人質。
C1
to take away illegal or stolen goods
Police seize a large quantity of drugs during the raid.
警方在突襲中查獲了大量毒品。
C1
to quickly use a chance or opportunity
The party seize the initiative with both hands.
該黨雙手抓住主動權。
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.
如果維護不當，發動機可能會卡住。
R
when a body part becomes stiff and hard to move, often painfully
His leg can seize up after long runs.
長跑後他的腿可能會抽筋。
translation
抓住, 佔領, 逮捕, 沒收, 抓住機會, 侵襲, 卡住, 抽筋
詞形變化
3rd Present
seizes
Past
seized
Perfect
seized
Progressive
seizing