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单词 seize on/upon
释义

seize on/upon

Take eager advantage of (something): any momentary upturn was seized upon as evidence of recovery...
  • United also seized upon that advantage to exert almost complete dominance of the match and finish the half well on top, and looking like they were going to run out easy winners.
  • Their views have been eagerly seized upon by lovers of conspiracy theories.
  • The U.S. will eagerly seize on any gesture of cooperation from the Germans.

Synonyms

grasp, grasp with both hands, grab (at), leap at, snatch, jump at, pounce on, exploit
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