"catch out" in Chinese (Simplified)
揭穿抓住(错误/谎言)
Definition
揭露某人的错误或秘密,通常是通过让对方吃惊或证明他们错误或撒谎。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于英式英语和非正式场合,常表达抓到别人撒谎、作弊或犯错。常以被动语态出现,如 'was caught out'。不要和 'catch up'(赶上)或 'catch on'(懂了)混淆。
Examples
He was caught out telling a lie to his parents.
他因为对父母说谎被**揭穿**了。
I tried to trick her, but she caught me out.
我想骗她,结果她**识破了我**。
You have to study hard, or the exam will catch you out.
你必须努力学习,否则考试会**让你措手不及**。
The teacher caught out the student who was cheating.
老师**揭穿**了作弊的学生。
Politicians are often caught out when reporters ask tough questions.
政客常在记者提问时被**揭穿**。
Don’t try to bluff—she’ll catch you out immediately.
别想糊弄——她会马上**揭穿**你。