| 单词 | seize |
| 释义 | seize v. 1. tr. take hold of forcibly or suddenly. 2. tr. take possession of forcibly (seized the fortress; seized power). 3. tr. take possession of (contraband goods, documents, etc.) by warrant or legal right, confiscate, impound. 4. tr. affect suddenly (panic seized us; was seized by apoplexy; was seized with remorse). 5. tr. take advantage of (an opportunity). 6. tr. comprehend quickly or clearly. 7. intr. (usu. foll. by on, upon) a take hold forcibly or suddenly. b take advantage eagerly (seized on a pretext). 8. intr. (usu. foll. by up) (of a moving part in a machine) become stuck or jammed from undue heat, friction, etc. 9. tr. (also seise) (usu. foll. by of) Law put in possession of. 10. tr. Naut. fasten or attach by binding with turns of yarn etc. Phrases and idioms seized (or seised) of 1. possessing legally. 2. aware or informed of. Derivatives seizable adj. seizer n. Etymology: ME f. OF seizir, saisir give seisin f. Frank. f. L sacire f. Gmc |
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