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catch
18 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of CATCH
1
a : to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)抓住，接住（空中飞来之物）
[+ object]
- Catch the ball and throw it to first base.把球接住并投向一垒。
- She caught the ball with one hand.她单手接住了球。
- I dropped the book but managed to catch it before it hit the ground.书从我手中掉下，但我在它落地之前把它接住了。
[no object]
- I'll throw you the keys. Ready? Catch!我要把钥匙扔给你。准备好了吗？接着！
b [+ object] : to use your hands to grasp and hold onto (someone or something)抓住，握住（某人或某物）
- He caught [=grabbed, seized] her by the wrist.他抓住她的手腕不放。
- He caught hold of her wrist.他抓住她的手腕不放。
2
[+ object] : to capture and not allow (a person, animal, or fish) to escape捕获；捕捉
- The police are working hard to catch the criminals and put them in jail.警方正在全力抓捕罪犯并把他们投入监狱。
- “I bet you can't catch me!” she yelled to her brother.“我打赌你抓不到我！”她向哥哥大声喊道。
- I once caught 10 fish in a single day.我曾一天抓到10条鱼。
- In the summer, we would catch fireflies and put them in jars.夏天，我们会捉萤火虫，然后放进罐子里。
- catching mice in traps用鼠夹子捕鼠
- lions catching their prey几只捕食的狮子
3
[+ object]
a : to manage to find, meet, or reach (someone) at a particular time or in a particular state or condition及时发现；遇到；赶上
- I caught her just as she was leaving for work.我在她正要去上班时找到了她。
- I'm afraid you've caught me at a bad time.我想你来得不是时候。
b : to find (someone who is doing something wrong)当场发现（某人正在做坏事）
- The police caught him trying to steal the painting.他正要偷这幅画时被警察当场发现。
- My teacher caught me cheating on a test.老师当场发现我考试作弊。
- Her father caught her smoking in the basement.她父亲当场发现她在地下室里吸烟。
- You'd never catch me doing that! [=I would never do that]我决不会干那种事！
- They caught him in the act (of stealing the painting). = He was caught red-handed.他（偷这幅画时）被当场抓获。
4
[+ object] : to affect (someone) in a sudden and surprising way使（某人）措手不及
- They were caught unprepared by the crisis. = The crisis caught them unawares. [=they were not prepared when the crisis occurred]那场危机让他们措手不及。
- The announcement caught me by surprise. [=I was surprised by the announcement]那个公告使我感到惊讶。
5
[+ object]
a : to suddenly stop (yourself) before you do something中止；打住
- Luckily, he caught himself before he gave away the secret.很幸运，他突然止住了，没把秘密说出去。
b : to suddenly become aware that you are doing something突然发觉（自己正做某事）
- He caught himself staring at her.他突然意识到自己正盯着她看。
6
[+ object] : to cause (someone) to be stopped, delayed, etc.致使（某人）被制止；延误 — usually used as (be/get) caught通常用作(be/get）caught — see also caught up in 1 (below)
- We got caught in a rain storm and had to find shelter.我们遇到了暴雨，只能找个避雨的地方。
- I'm sorry I'm late. I was caught in traffic.抱歉我迟到了。路上堵车了。
- We got caught up in traffic and were late for our flight.我们路上堵车了，没赶上飞机。
7
: to cause (something) to become stuck and unable to move使绊住；使挂住
[+ object]
- I caught my sleeve on a nail.我的袖子被钉子挂住了。
- The kite got caught [=tangled] in the tree.风筝挂在树上了。
- She tried to stand up, but her foot was caught in the strap.她努力想站起身来，但一只脚被鞋襻儿绊住了。
[no object]
- My sleeve caught on a nail.我的袖子被钉子挂住了。
8
[no object] : to have the parts connect firmly锁住；扣好；系住
- I tried to lock the door, but the lock wouldn't catch.我努力想锁上门，但这锁锁不上。
9
[+ object]
a : to stop and hold (falling water)接住（落下的水）
- They kept a bucket outside to catch the rain.他们在外面放了个桶接雨水。
b : to become covered with (something that moves through the air)被（悬浮物）覆盖
- These curtains catch a lot of dust.这种窗帘很沾灰。
10
[+ object]
a : to hit or touch (someone or something)击中，触到（某人或某物）
- The bullet caught him in the leg.子弹打中了他的腿。
- His last punch caught me in the jaw.他最后一拳打中了我的下巴。
- Isn't it beautiful the way the setting sun catches the tips of the trees?落日余晖照在树梢上难道不美吗？
b : to be hit or touched by (something)被击中
- He caught a bullet in the leg.他腿部中了弹。
- The tips of the trees catch the light as the sun sets.太阳落山时，余晖照在树梢上。
11
[+ object] : to become affected with (a sickness or disease)患（病） — see also catching
- We both caught [=contracted] the flu.我俩都患了流感。
- I seem to catch a cold every winter.我好像每年冬天都要感冒。
- children catching colds from each other互相传染而感冒的孩子们
◊ When people say that you will catch your death (of cold), they mean that you will become sick or catch a very bad cold.你会生病（或患重感冒）的
- It's freezing! You'll catch your death if you go out without a coat!天太冷了！如果你出门不穿外套的话会生病的！
12
[+ object] : to begin to feel excitement or interest about something（对某事）感到兴奋，感兴趣
- I haven't caught the holiday spirit yet this year.今年我到现在还没感受到节日气氛。
- People are getting really interested in the sport. The whole country is starting to catch the fever.现在人们开始真正对体育感兴趣了。全国正在掀起一股体育热。
13
[+ object] : to attract and hold (someone's attention, interest, etc.)吸引（注意、兴趣等） — see also eye-catching
- I tried to catch the waiter's attention, but I guess he didn't see me.我想引起服务员的注意，但我觉得他刚才没看到我。
- The show is more likely to catch the interest of an older audience.这个节目更有可能引起年长的观众的兴趣。
- Her books have caught the imagination of children from around the world. [=children find her books very exciting and enjoyable]她的书受到了世界各地儿童的喜爱。
◊ If someone or something catches your eye, you notice that person or thing.（某人或某物）吸引眼球
- There was one dress in particular that caught my eye.那儿有一条连衣裙我特别喜欢。
14
[+ object] : to see, smell, or notice (something)看到；嗅到；注意到
- I caught [=got] a faint whiff of her perfume.我闻到了她身上股淡淡的香水味。
- While you're in Hollywood, you might catch a glimpse of some movie stars.在好莱坞有可能一睹某些电影明星的风采。
- I caught sight of his red shirt and started calling to him.我瞥见了他的红衬衫，于是开始叫他。
15
[+ object] informal : to hear or understand (something)听清；理解
- What was that again? I didn't quite catch [=hear, get] what you said.你说什么来着？我没听清。
- I didn't catch your name.我没听清你的名字。
- Do you catch my drift? [=do you understand what I mean?]你明白我的意思吗？
16
[+ object] : to become aware of (something, such as an illness)发现；知觉
- The disease is curable if caught [=detected] early.这个病如果发现得早是可以治愈的。
17
[+ object] : to have or do (something)做（某事）；拥有（某事物）
- You can catch [=take] a quick nap on the train.你可以在火车上小憩一下。
18
[+ object] : to get (something) through effort争取到
- I managed to catch [=get] a ride into town with some friends.我和几个朋友一起成功搭车进城。
19
[+ object] informal : to meet with (someone)会见（某人）
- “See you soon.” “Yup. Catch you later.”“再见。”“好，回头见。”
20
[+ object] : to move fast enough to be next to or in front of (someone)赶上，追上（某人）
- She caught [=overtook] the leader in the final meters of the race.她在赛跑的最后几米超过了领先选手。
- He left before I did so I had to hurry to catch him. [=to catch up with him]他在我之前走的，所以我得快点去赶上他。
21
[+ object] : to get on a bus, train, etc., before it leaves赶（公共汽车、火车等）
- If you miss the first bus, you can catch the next one in 15 minutes.如果你错过了首班公共汽车，你可以在15分钟后乘坐下一班。
- If you'll excuse me, I have a plane to catch.请见谅，我得去赶班机。
22
[+ object] : to see or hear (a show, game, etc.)看到，听到（演出、比赛等）
- I only caught the last few minutes of the game.我只看了比赛的最后几分钟。
- Did you catch the show on Channel 4 last night?你昨晚看电视4频道的节目了吗？
23
[+ object] : to describe or show (someone or something) in an accurate way in art勾画；再现
- The new portrait catches her likeness perfectly.这幅新的肖像画把她画得惟妙惟肖。
- The novel successfully catches the atmosphere of 19th-century Paris.小说成功地再现了19世纪的巴黎风情。
24
[no object] baseball : to play the position of catcher接球；当接球手
- He catches for the New York Yankees.他在纽约扬基队当接球手。
- If you pitch, I'll catch.如果你当投手，我就当接球手。
catch at
[phrasal verb] catch at (something)
: to reach for and try to hold (something)试图抓住；死命抓住
- The baby caught at my dress as I walked past.我经过的时候，宝宝想要抓住我的连衣裙。
catch fire
1
or US catch on fire : to begin to burn开始燃烧；着火
- Newspaper catches fire [=ignites] easily.报纸容易着火。
- Their house caught fire and burned to the ground.他们的房子着火并被烧毁了。
- Don't leave the towel on the stove. It could catch fire.别把毛巾放在炉子上。这样会着火的。
2
: to become very popular or effective流行；奏效
- The idea failed to catch fire.这个主意没奏效。
- The singer hasn't caught fire in this country yet.这名歌手在这个国家至今还没有火起来。
- a new technology that has caught fire with the public已在民间流行的新工艺
catch hell
catch it
chiefly British, informal : to be punished or scolded受责备；受惩罚
- He's really going to catch it [=(US) catch hell] (from his boss) if he comes in late again!如果他再迟到，一定会挨（老板）骂的。
catch lightning in a bottle
catch on
[phrasal verb] 1
: to become popular流行开来
- This trend is catching on with/among college students.这种趋势在大学生中流行开来。
- Soccer is finally starting to catch on in America.足球终于开始在美国流行起来。
2
: to learn or understand something理解；明白
- Once you start playing the game, the kids will catch on pretty quickly.一旦你开始玩这个游戏，孩子们很快就会明白怎么玩。
- It took her a while to catch on, but she eventually got the joke.她想了好一会儿，但最终还是弄懂了这个笑话。
catch out
[phrasal verb] catch (someone) out chiefly British
: to show that (someone) does not know something or is doing something bad指出（某人）过失
- She loved catching teachers out by asking tough questions.她喜欢提出尖锐问题来指出老师的错误。
- The police tried to catch him out in a lie.警察试图揭穿他的谎言。
catch (someone) dead
catch up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to move fast enough to join someone or something that is in front of you赶上；追上 — often + with or to — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- They went so fast we couldn't catch up.他们走得太快，我们都赶不上。
- Slow down so that I can catch up with you.放慢点，好让我能赶上你。
- She ran as fast as she could, but she couldn't catch up with her brother. = (US) She couldn't catch up to him.她拼命地快跑，但还是赶不上她哥哥。
- In order to catch up with its competitors in the industry, the company will need to start using more advanced technologies.为了赶上行业竞争者，公司需要开始采用更加先进的技术。
- She missed several months of school and may never catch up with the other children in her class. = (US) She may never catch up to them.她几个月没来上学，有可能再也无法跟上班里其他同学了。
2
: to learn about recent events了解近期的事情 — often + on
- We haven't seen each other in such a long time; we've got lots of catching up to do!我们许久没见面了，有很多事要聊！
- catching up with old friends和老朋友们叙叙近来的事情
- He reads the newspaper on Sunday mornings to catch up on the news.他星期天早上读报纸了解新闻动态。
3
catch up on (something) : to do (something) that you could have done earlier赶完；弥补
- She has to catch up on her homework.她得补做家庭作业。
- I hope to catch up on some much-needed sleep this weekend.这个周末，我想要好好补个觉。
4
catch (someone) up British : to join someone who is ahead of you赶上
- He was ahead of me for most of the race, but I caught him up [=I caught up with him] at the end.比赛的大部分时间他都跑在我前面，但在最后时刻我赶上了他。
- Go on ahead: I'll catch you up later.你先走一步，我一会儿追上你。
5
catch up with (someone)
a : to begin to affect (someone) usually in a bad way开始（对某人）产生不良影响
- All those late nights are really starting to catch up with me!这些天熬夜工作，现在真要影响我的身体了。
- Old age catches up with everyone in the end.每个人最终都会变老。
b : to find and arrest (someone)抓捕（某人）
- The police eventually caught up with him in Texas.警方最终在得克萨斯州将他抓获。
c informal : to meet with (someone)遇见某人
- I've got to go. I'll catch up with you later.我得走了。我们稍后见。
catch your breath
caught in the middle
caught short
1
: not having enough of something缺少；匮乏
- Don't be caught short! Make sure you stock up on supplies before you set out on your trip.别少了什么！旅行出发前你一定要备好充足的用品。
2
British, informal : having a sudden urge to use the toilet突然内急
caught up in
1
: involved in (a difficult or confusing situation)陷入（困境） — see also 1catch 6 (above)
- Several members of Congress were caught up in the scandal.几名国会议员卷入了这一丑闻。
- How did you get caught up in this mess?你是怎么牵扯到这乌七八糟的事情里的？
2
: excited about something and having trouble thinking about anything else兴奋不已；激动不已
- Everyone was caught up in the excitement.每个人都兴奋不已。
- Try not to get too caught up in the moment.这一刻，别过于激动了。
2 catch /ˈkætʃ/ /ˈkɛtʃ/ noun
plural catches
2 catch
/ˈkætʃ/ /ˈkɛtʃ/
noun
plural catches
Learner's definition of CATCH
1
[count] : a hidden problem that makes something more complicated or difficult to do圈套；隐藏的问题；隐含的复杂情况 — usually singular通常用单数
- The phone only costs $20, but there's a catch: you have to sign a two-year contract with the phone company.这部电话仅售20美元，但这里有个圈套：你必须与电话公司签一个为期两年的使用合同。
- He said he would let me borrow his car, but I knew there had to be a catch.他说他会把车借给我，但我知道这其中必定有诈。
- What's/Where's the catch?这里面有什么鬼？
2
a [count] : the act of stopping a moving object (such as a ball) and holding it in your hands : the act of catching something接球（动作）
- Great catch!接得好！
- The shortstop made a tough catch.游击手接住了一个很有难度的球。
b [noncount] : a game in which two or more people throw and catch a ball（两人以上玩的）接传球游戏
- She used to play catch with her dad.她过去经常与父亲玩接传球游戏。
- Let's play a game of catch.我们来玩接传球游戏吧。
3
[count] : an amount of fish that has been caught捕获量
- a catch of about 20 fish大约20条鱼的捕获量
- She ordered the catch of the day. [=the fish offered on a particular day at a restaurant]她点的是餐馆当天供应的鱼。
4
[count] old-fashioned : a person who would be very desirable as a husband or wife（非常好的）结婚对象
- He was an excellent catch.他是个极好的结婚对象。
5
[count] : something that holds an object or stops the parts of an object from moving搭扣；把手；门闩
- She fastened the catch on her purse.她摁上了手提包上的搭扣。
- The catch on my grandmother's pin broke.我祖母饰针上的搭扣断了。
- a safety catch on a gun枪栓
6
[singular] : a short, sharp change or stop in a person's voice or breath while speaking（声息）哽塞
- I could hear the catch in his voice when he said his dead wife's name.当提到亡妻的名字时，我能听出他嗓音中的哽咽。
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