catch on to
US /kætʃ ɑn tə/
UK /kætʃ ɒn tə/
短语动词
1.
理解, 领会
to understand or realize something, especially after some initial confusion or difficulty
示例:
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It took him a while to catch on to the new system.
他花了一段时间才理解新系统。
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The police quickly caught on to their plan.
警察很快就识破了他们的计划。
2.
流行, 受欢迎
to become popular or fashionable
示例:
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The new trend is starting to catch on to the younger generation.
新趋势开始在年轻一代中流行起来。
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I wonder if this new dance will ever catch on to the public.
我想知道这种新舞蹈是否会受到公众欢迎。