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"seize upon" in Chinese (Simplified)

抓住(机会/想法)利用

Definition

迅速利用某个机会、想法或情况,尤其指积极地为自己谋利。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于书面、新闻或评论语境,常接 opportunity、idea 等,强调抓住抽象事物,不适用于抓实际东西。

Examples

They quickly seized upon her mistake to blame her for the problem.

他们立刻**抓住**她的错误来责怪她。

The media seized upon his comment and made it the headline.

媒体**抓住了**他的话,把它作为头条新闻。

Politicians often seize upon any opportunity to speak about their plans.

政治家经常**抓住**任何机会谈论他们的计划。

Critics immediately seized upon the film's minor flaws and ignored its strengths.

评论家立即**抓住了**电影的小瑕疵,忽略了其优点。

The company seized upon new technology to beat its competitors.

公司**抓住了**新技术,击败了竞争对手。

People on social media love to seize upon rumors, even if they're not true.

社交媒体上的人喜欢**抓住**谣言,即使它们不是真的。