catching

Describes something that is likely to spread or be transmitted, especially an illness or a quality like enthusiasm.

ruОписывает то, что может распространяться или передаваться, особенно болезнь или такое качество, как энтузиазм.esDescribe algo que puede contagiarse o transmitirse, especialmente una enfermedad, o una cualidad como el entusiasmo que resulta fácil de imitar o de compartir.frQualifie ce qui peut se propager ou se transmettre, en particulier une maladie ou une qualité comme l'enthousiasme.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich verbreiten oder übertragen kann, insbesondere eine Krankheit oder eine Eigenschaft wie Begeisterung. Bezieht sich auch auf eine ansteckende Wirkung, etwa Lachen oder gute Laune.ptDescreve algo que pode se espalhar ou ser transmitido, especialmente uma doença ou uma qualidade como o entusiasmo. Também pode se referir a algo que chama a atenção ou que é atraente.zh指某事物容易传播或传染，尤指疾病，也可指热情等品质具有感染力。arيصف ما يمكن أن ينتقل أو ينتشر من شخص إلى آخر، ولا سيما المرض المعدي أو صفة كالحماس والعدوى المعنوية.

1. Infectious or contagious B2 formal medical

   Capable of being transmitted from one person to another through physical contact or proximity.

   • The doctor warned that this particular strain of the flu is extremely easy to spread.
   • Laughter is often described as being transmitted quickly through a group of people.
   • Be careful, as that skin condition might be transmissible to others who touch the surface.
   • The enthusiasm of the team leader was so strong it soon spread to every member of the department.
   • Certain viruses are most likely to be passed on during the early stages of the illness.

   ruЗаразныйesContagiosofrcontagieux, infectieuxdeAnsteckendptContagiosozh传染性的arمُعْدٍ

   Синонимы: communicablecontagiousinfectioustransmittable

   Антонимы: antisepticnoncontagiousnoninfectioussterile

2. Attractive and easy to remember C1 informal art

   Having a quality that captures the interest or stays in the mind for a long time after being encountered.

   • The marketing team created a slogan that was very easy for customers to recall.
   • That new pop song has a melody that stays in your head all day long.
   • The bright colors and bold fonts made the advertisement very noticeable from a distance.
   • Her sense of style is quite unique and tends to draw the eyes of everyone in the room.
   • It was a short, sharp phrase that perfectly summed up the spirit of the movement.

   ruПрилипчивый / Запоминающийсяespegadizo/cautivadorfrAccrocheur, entraînantdeEinprägsam / EingängigptCativante / Que gruda na cabeçazh朗朗上口的 / 引人注意的arجاذب للانتباه وسهل التذكّر

   Синонимы: appealingcaptivatingcatchyengagingmemorablestriking

   Антонимы: boringdullforgettableunmemorable

• more catching comparative form
• most catching superlative form

неисчисляемое

A noun referring to the act of detecting or seeing something, or the process of becoming infected with an illness.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по обнаружению или видению чего-либо, или процесс заражения болезнью.esSustantivo que designa la acción de capturar o atrapar algo o a alguien, el hecho de contraer una enfermedad, o el acto de percibir o notar algo.frNom désignant l'action de saisir ou d'attraper quelque chose, ou bien le fait de contracter une maladie.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Fangs, Ergreifens oder Entdeckens von etwas bezeichnet oder den Vorgang der Ansteckung mit einer Krankheit.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de capturar ou pegar algo, ou o ato de perceber ou notar algo, ou ainda o processo de contrair uma doença.zh名词，指发现或看见某物的行为，或感染疾病的过程。arاسم يدل على فعل الإمساك بشيء أو التقاطه، أو اكتشاف شيء وإدراكه، أو الإصابة بمرض أو عدوى.

1. Baseball position B2 formal american sport

   The act of playing the position of catcher on a baseball team.

   • He has been practicing catching for the upcoming season.
   • Catching requires quick reflexes and strong legs.
   • She is known for her excellent catching skills behind the plate.

   ruИгра на позиции кэтчераesRecepción en el béisbol (posición de cácher)frrôle de receveurdeSpiel auf der Position des CatchersptPosição de catcherzh捕手守备arاللعب في مركز الملتقط

2. Detecting or noticing B1 formal

   The act of detecting something or catching sight of something.

   • The catching of the thief was captured on camera.
   • His catching of the subtle clue solved the mystery.
   • The catching of the first glimpse of land was exciting.

   ruОбнаружениеesPercepción o detección de algofrdétection, aperceptiondeErkennenptDetecçãozh察觉arالكشف

   Синонимы: detectiondiscoverynoticeobservationperceptionrecognitionspotting

3. Becoming infected B2 formal medical

   The process of becoming infected with a disease or illness.

   • The catching of the flu is common during winter.
   • He avoided the catching of any illness by washing his hands.
   • The catching of the virus can be prevented with a vaccine.

   ruЗаражениеescontagiofrcontaminationdeAnsteckungptContágiozh感染arالإصابة بالعدوى

   Синонимы: acquisitioncontractioninfection

• catchings plural form
• catchings' possessive plural form
• catching's possessive singular form

неправильный глагол

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing, seizing, or intercepting something or someone.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по захвату, поимке или перехвату чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de capturar, agarrar o interceptar algo o a alguien.frVerbe désignant l'action de saisir, attraper ou intercepter quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deVerb, das eine Handlung des Ergreifens, Fangs oder Abfangens von etwas oder jemandem bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica o ato de capturar, pegar ou interceptar algo ou alguém, seja com as mãos, seja de forma figurada, como pegar um meio de transporte ou contrair uma doença.zh表示抓住、接住、捕获或拦截某人或某物的动作。arفعل يدل على الإمساك بشيء أو شخص أو التقاطه أو اعتراضه، ويشمل معاني اللحاق به والقبض عليه.

1. Capture or seize A1 formal

   To take hold of something or someone, especially quickly or unexpectedly.

   • She caught the ball with one hand.
   • He caught the thief before he could escape.
   • The cat caught the mouse in its paws.

   ruПойматьesCapturar o atraparfrAttraper ou saisirdeFangenptPegarzh抓住arالإمساك

   Синонимы: apprehendarrestcapturegrabseizesnatch

   Антонимы: freelet goliberaterelease

2. Contract an illness A2 formal

   To become infected with a disease or illness.

   • I caught a cold after getting wet in the rain.
   • Don't catch the flu from your sick friend.
   • She caught pneumonia during her trip.

   ruПодхватить болезньesContraer una enfermedadfrattraper une maladiedeSich eine Krankheit zuziehenptContrair uma doençazh染上疾病arالإصابة بالمرض

   Синонимы: contractdevelopget

3. Understand or hear A2 informal

   To understand or hear something that was said.

   • I didn't catch what you said—can you repeat it?
   • Did you catch the news about the accident?
   • He caught the teacher's instructions clearly.

   ruУслышать или понятьesCaptar, oírfrComprendre ou entendredeVerstehen oder hörenptEntender ou ouvirzh听清或听懂arيفهم أو يسمع

   Синонимы: apprehendcomprehenddiscernfollowgetgrasphearmake outunderstand

   Антонимы: missmisunderstand

4. Arrive in time for B1 informal

   To be in time for a vehicle or service.

   • We caught the last train home.
   • I barely caught the bus this morning.
   • They caught the flight just before takeoff.

   ruУспеть наesllegar a tiempo parafrAttraper (un moyen de transport)deErreichenptPegar a tempozh赶上arاللحاق بوسيلة النقل

   Синонимы: getmake

   Антонимы: miss

• caught past participle
• caught past simple
• catching present participle
• catches third person singular

Фразовые варианты: catch oncatch outcatch upcatch up with