seize
gb/sˈiz/ us/sˈiz/
B1
英语
~ 3900
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
action
1
Take hold suddenly and firmly
To grab something quickly and strongly.
用法模式：
to seize [something/someone]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'seize' with 'see' because of similar pronunciation, but they have very different meanings.
近义词
grab (More general and less forceful; can be casual or accidental.)
反义词
release (To let go of something held.)
搭配
seize control
|seize power
|seize the opportunity
|seize a weapon
|seize a chance
主题
law
|crime
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
动词
B2
action
2
Take control by force or law
To take control of something by using force or law.
用法模式：
to seize [property/power/control]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with 'cease', which means to stop.
近义词
confiscate (Specifically refers to taking away property by authority, often permanently.)
反义词
surrender (To give up control or possession willingly.)
搭配
seize property
|seize assets
|seize power
|seize control
主题
law
|politics
|crime
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
动词
B2
action
3
Take an opportunity quickly
To quickly use a chance to do something.
用法模式：
to seize [the chance/opportunity/moment]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative.
近义词
grab (Can be more casual; often used for both physical and figurative opportunities.)
反义词
miss (To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.)
搭配
seize the chance
|seize the moment
|seize an opportunity
主题
motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I will seize this chance to speak to her.
- He seized the moment to tell his story.
- We must seize every opportunity to help.
动词
technical
C1
event
4
Stop moving due to mechanical failure
When a machine stops working because parts are stuck together.
用法模式：
[machine/engine] seizes (up)
近义词
jam (General term for mechanical stoppage; not necessarily due to heat or friction.)
反义词
run smoothly (To operate without problems.)
搭配
engine seizes up
|seized motor
主题
technology
|engineering
|work
例句
- The engine seized after running without oil.
- If the gears seize, the whole system will fail.
- The pump motor seized up during operation.
学习者例句
- My bike wheel seized up on the hill.
- The car engine seized because there was no oil.
- The machine seized during use.
语法
词典原形
seize
IPA
GB/sˈiz/
US/sˈiz/
音节与重音
seize （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (seize)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: seize
- 3rd Person Singular: seizes
- Present Participle: seizing
- Past: seized
词族
Forms
seizes
verb
seizing
verb
seized
verb
Core family
seizure
noun B2
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- The old engine seized up on the highway.
- My knee seized up after running too far.