"lunge for" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 扑向

Definition

为了抓住或获得某物而突然迅速地向前扑去。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常表示用力、突然地向某物冲去，常带有急切或强烈的意图。常与具体目标连用，如 'lunge for the bag'。是口语表达。不要与单独的 'lunge' 混淆。

Examples

The dog lunged for the ball in the yard.

狗在院子里**扑向**了球。

He lunged for the last piece of pizza.

他**扑向**了最后一块披萨。

The cat lunged for the toy mouse.

猫**扑向**了玩具老鼠。

I almost dropped my phone, but I lunged for it just in time.

我差点把手机掉了，但我及时**扑向**它。

As soon as the store opened, people lunged for the discounted TVs.

商店一开门，人们就**扑向**打折的电视。

Without thinking, she lunged for the child who almost fell off the swing.

她没多想就**扑向**了差点从秋千上摔下来的孩子。