"seize on" in Chinese (Simplified)
抓住(机会、话题等)利用
Definition
迅速注意到并利用一种想法、机会或言论,通常是为了自身利益或辩论。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
在正式和口语中都常见,后面常接名词(如“seize on an idea”)。带有迅速抓住、利用机会的意味,有时显得很机敏或有点投机。不要与单独的“seize”混淆。与“jump on”意思相近,但没有那么激烈。
Examples
The reporter quickly seized on his mistake.
记者立刻**抓住**了他的错误。
People seized on the new idea to save money.
人们**抓住**了这个省钱的新点子。
Critics seized on the politician’s words.
批评者**抓住**了这位政客的话大做文章。
Everyone seized on the announcement as proof the project would continue.
大家**抓住**了这项公告,把它当作项目会继续的证据。
She tends to seize on small details and make them the focus.
她总是**抓住**细节,把它们放大。
Opponents seized on his comment to attack his plan.
反对者**抓住**了他的话来攻击他的方案。