pounce on
US /paʊns ɑn/
UK /paʊns ɒn/
片語動詞
1.
撲向, 猛撲
to suddenly attack and seize someone or something
範例:
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The cat waited patiently before it decided to pounce on the mouse.
貓耐心地等待，然後決定撲向老鼠。
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The police were ready to pounce on the suspect as soon as he left the building.
警察準備好在嫌疑人一離開大樓就撲向他。
2.
抓住, 利用
to quickly take advantage of an opportunity or mistake
範例:
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The opposition party was quick to pounce on the government's policy blunder.
反對黨迅速抓住了政府的政策失誤。
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She's always ready to pounce on any opportunity to advance her career.
她總是準備好抓住任何提升職業生涯的機會。