"seize upon" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈsiz/ /əˈpɑn

SEEZ uh-PAHN

UK

sˈiːz/ /əpˈɒn

SEEZ uh-PON

释义

To quickly take advantage of or make use of something, such as an opportunity, idea, or situation. Often used when someone eagerly uses something to their benefit.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsiz/ /əˈpɑn

英式英语

sˈiːz/ /əpˈɒn

简化发音

美式

SEEZ uh-PAHN

英式

SEEZ uh-PON

语境中听

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

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

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

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