catch

• 名词，表示抓住、接住的动作，也指捕获物的数量（如渔获），还可引申为隐藏的问题或圈套。

A noun referring to the act of capturing or seizing something, or the amount of fish or other items caught.

1. Something caughtA2formal

   Something that is caught, especially a fish or animal.

   捕获物

   • He showed off his catch of the day.
   • The fisherman had a big catch.
   • Her catch included several trout.

   同义词bagcapturehaulpreyprizetaketrophy

2. B1informal

   A person or thing that is considered a good or desirable acquisition.

   难得的宝贝

   • She's a great catch for any team.
   • He is quite a catch on the dating scene.
   • That player would be a real catch for our club.

   同义词acquisitioncoupfindgemprizetreasure

3. Hidden problemB2informal

   A hidden drawback or disadvantage.

   隐藏的问题

   • The offer sounds good, but what's the catch?
   • There must be a catch to this deal.
   • Read the fine print to find any catches.

   同义词complicationdisadvantagedrawbackhitchpitfallsnagtraptwist

4. Game of catchingB1informalamerican

   A game where players throw and catch a ball.

   接球游戏

   • The kids played catch in the park.
   • Let's have a game of catch after lunch.
   • He taught his son how to play catch.

• 表示抓住、接住、捕获或拦截某人或某物的动作。

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

不规则动词

1. Capture or seizeA1formal

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

   抓住

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

   同义词apprehendarrestcapturegrabseizesnatch

   反义词freelet goliberaterelease

2. Contract an illnessA2formal

   To become infected with a disease or illness.

   染上疾病

   • 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.

   同义词contractdevelopget

3. A2informal

   To understand or hear something that was said.

   听清或听懂

   • 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.

   同义词apprehendcomprehenddiscernfollowgetgrasphearmake outunderstand

   反义词missmisunderstand

4. Arrive in time forB1informal

   To be in time for a vehicle or service.

   赶上

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

   同义词getmake

   反义词miss

短语动词变体catch oncatch outcatch upcatch up with