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"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。