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捕捉

bǔzhuō

Description

"捕捉"的意思是抓住东西,也可以指抓住机会或者拍下画面。

"捕捉" means to catch something, and can also refer to seizing an opportunity or capturing an image.

这个词比较正式,常常用在书面语里。

This word is quite formal and often used in written language.

Meanings

捕捉bǔzhuō

to catch or capture something

猫在捕捉一只小老鼠。

The cat is catching a little mouse.

捕捉bǔzhuō

to seize or grasp (a chance, moment)

他捕捉到了一个好机会。

He seized a good opportunity.

捕捉bǔzhuō

to capture (an image, sound, feeling)

相机捕捉到了美丽的风景。

The camera captured a beautiful scene.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    捕 (to catch) + 捉 (to seize), two similar characters combined for emphasis.

  • Nuance

    more formal than 抓; often used for images, chances, or wild animals.

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