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Caught Meaning in English

word · lemma: catch

/ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/
kaht, kawt
/kˈɔːt/
kawt

释义

The past tense of 'catch,' meaning to grab or take hold of someone or something, or to discover someone doing something.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used for physical grabbing, but also for unexpected discovery ('caught cheating'). Can mean being on time ('caught the bus'). Informal and formal settings. Not the same as 'capture' (more formal or about taking control).

例句

I caught the ball during the game.

basic

She caught a cold last week.

basic

He caught the bus just in time.

basic

You really caught me by surprise with that gift!

natural

The teacher caught him cheating on the test.

natural

She quickly caught what he was trying to say.

natural