Catch的英文释义Noun 1. a hidden drawback;
it sounds good but what's the catch?2. the quantity that was caught;
the catch was only 10 fish3. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
4. anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching);
he shared his catch with the others5. a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
6. a restraint that checks the motion of something;
he used a book as a stop to hold the door open7. a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
8. a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth;
he played catch with his son in the backyard9. the act of catching an object with the hands;
Mays made the catch with his back to the platehe made a grab for the ball before it landedMartin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced awaythe infielder's snap and throw was a single motion10. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal);
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collarVerb 1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state;
She caught her son eating candyShe was caught shoplifting2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily;
I caught the aroma of coffeeHe caught the allusion in her glanceears open to catch every soundThe dog picked up the scentCatch a glimpse3. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot;
the rock caught her in the back of the headThe blow got him in the backThe punch caught him in the stomach4. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of;
Catch the ball!Grab the elevator door!5. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase;
We finally got the suspectDid you catch the thief?6. to hook or entangle;
One foot caught in the stirrup7. attract and fix;
His look caught herShe caught his eyeCatch the attention of the waiter8. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping;
I caught a rabbit in the trap toady9. reach in time;
I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock10. get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly;
Catch some sleepcatch one's breath11. catch up with and possibly overtake;
The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp12. be struck or affected by;
catch firecatch the mood13. check oneself during an action;
She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind14. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers;
We overheard the conversation at the next table15. see or watch;
view a show on televisionThis program will be seen all over the worldview an exhibitionCatch a show on Broadwaysee a movie16. cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled;
I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles17. detect a blunder or misstep;
The reporter tripped up the senator18. grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of;
did you catch that allusion?We caught something of his theory in the lecturedon't catch your meaningdid you get it?She didn't get the jokeI just don't get him19. contract;
did you catch a cold?20. start burning;
The fire caught21. perceive by hearing;
I didn't catch your nameShe didn't get his name when they met the first time22. suffer from the receipt of;
She will catch hell for this behavior!23. attract; cause to be enamored;
She captured all the men's hearts24. apprehend and reproduce accurately;
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawingsShe got the mood just right in her photographs25. take in and retain;
We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater26. spread or be communicated;
The fashion did not catch27. be the catcher;
Who is catching?28. become aware of;
he caught her staring out the window29. delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned;
I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting