seize
gb/sˈiz/ us/sˈiz/
B1
英語
~ 3900
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Take hold suddenly and firmly
To grab something quickly and strongly.
用法パターン：
to seize [something/someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'seize' with 'see' because of similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
類義語
grab (More general and less forceful; can be casual or accidental.)
対義語
release (To let go of something held.)
コロケーション
seize control
|seize power
|seize the opportunity
|seize a weapon
|seize a chance
テーマ
law
|crime
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The police seized the suspect's arm before he could run.
- She seized the rope and pulled herself up.
- Security guards seized the intruder at the gate.
- He seized her hand to stop her from falling.
学習者向け例文
- I seized the ball from his hands.
- The man seized my bag.
- She seized the cat before it ran away.
- The guard seized him at the door.
動詞
B2
action
2
Take control by force or law
To take control of something by using force or law.
用法パターン：
to seize [property/power/control]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'cease', which means to stop.
類義語
confiscate (Specifically refers to taking away property by authority, often permanently.)
対義語
surrender (To give up control or possession willingly.)
コロケーション
seize property
|seize assets
|seize power
|seize control
テーマ
law
|politics
|crime
例文
- The army seized control of the capital.
- Customs officers seized hundreds of counterfeit goods.
- The rebels seized the radio station.
- Police seized his passport at the airport.
学習者向け例文
- The police seized the stolen car.
- They seized power after the election.
- The bank seized the house for nonpayment.
- Officers seized illegal drugs from the truck.
動詞
B2
action
3
Take an opportunity quickly
To quickly use a chance to do something.
用法パターン：
to seize [the chance/opportunity/moment]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative.
類義語
grab (Can be more casual; often used for both physical and figurative opportunities.)
対義語
miss (To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.)
コロケーション
seize the chance
|seize the moment
|seize an opportunity
テーマ
motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She seized the chance to travel abroad.
- You should seize any opportunity to learn new skills.
- They seized the moment and asked for a raise.
学習者向け例文
- I will seize this chance to speak to her.
- He seized the moment to tell his story.
- We must seize every opportunity to help.
動詞
technical
C1
event
4
Stop moving due to mechanical failure
When a machine stops working because parts are stuck together.
用法パターン：
[machine/engine] seizes (up)
類義語
jam (General term for mechanical stoppage; not necessarily due to heat or friction.)
対義語
run smoothly (To operate without problems.)
コロケーション
engine seizes up
|seized motor
テーマ
technology
|engineering
|work
例文
- The engine seized after running without oil.
- If the gears seize, the whole system will fail.
- The pump motor seized up during operation.
学習者向け例文
- My bike wheel seized up on the hill.
- The car engine seized because there was no oil.
- The machine seized during use.
文法
辞書形
seize
IPA
GB/sˈiz/
US/sˈiz/
音節・強勢
seize （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (seize)
活用形
Verb
- Base: seize
- 3rd Person Singular: seizes
- Present Participle: seizing
- Past: seized
関連語
Forms
seizes
verb
seizing
verb
seized
verb
Core family
seizure
noun B2
表現
seize on/upon [something]
1/sˈiz ənəpən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Exploit a point or remark quickly
To quickly use an idea or remark for your own purpose.
例文
- The media seized on his comment as evidence of bias.
- She seized upon his hesitation to make her point.
seize the day
1/sˈiz ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom
Make the most of today
To enjoy life and do things now instead of waiting for later.
例文
- You only live once, so seize the day!
- She decided to seize the day and book a trip abroad.
seize up
1/sˈiz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Stop working due to jamming
When a machine or part stops moving because parts are stuck together.
例文
- The old engine seized up on the highway.
- My knee seized up after running too far.