pounce

• Substantivo que designa um salto ou ataque súbito, geralmente vindo de cima, para agarrar ou atacar algo ou alguém.

A noun referring to the act of suddenly springing or swooping down to seize or attack something.

1. Sudden attack or leapB2formal

   A sudden, swift movement to seize or attack something, typically used by animals.

   Ataque ou salto súbito

   • The cat made a quick pounce on the mouse.
   • The hawk's pounce was swift and deadly.
   • With a sudden pounce, the tiger caught its prey.

   Sinônimosambushattackjumpleaplungespringstrikeswoop

• Verbo usado para indicar um salto ou avanço repentino com o objetivo de agarrar ou atacar algo. Também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar o aproveitamento rápido de uma oportunidade ou erro.

A verb used to indicate the act of suddenly springing or leaping forward to seize or attack something, often used figuratively to mean taking swift advantage of an opportunity or mistake.

1. Attack or spring suddenlyB2formal

   To move down on or spring upon something suddenly, as if in an attack.

   Lançar-se sobre

   • The cat pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
   • The hawk pounced from the sky to catch its prey.
   • He pounced on the opportunity to speak first.

   Sinônimosambushjumpleaplungespringstrikeswoop

   Antônimosfleehesitaterecoilretreatwithdraw