| 单词 | seize |
| 释义 | seize seize /siːz/ verb ↑Verb Endings for seize B2 [T] to take something quickly and keep or hold it: » I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.» He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm).Thesaurus+: ↑Having in your handsThesaurus+: ↑Capturing or taking possession of things , ↑Getting, receiving and acceptingC2 [T] to take using sudden force: » The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages.» Political instability helped the army to seize power.» Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station.Thesaurus+: ↑Attacking and invadingF0 [T] If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority: » Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking things away from someone or somewhere , ↑Removing and getting rid of thingsF0 [usually passive] If a strong emotion or pain seizes you, you feel it suddenly: » I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness.Thesaurus+: ↑Knowledge and awareness• • • Extra Examples:» She seized the gun and ran at him.» Seizing the book in both hands, she threw it across the room.» Heroin worth about $5 million was seized.» The soldiers fell on the villagers and seized all their weapons.» The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met. |
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