pounce
[paʊnts] verb intransitive
■to jump or move quickly in order to catch or take hold of something 猛扑，猛冲，突然袭击•The cat sat in the tree ready to pounce on the ducks below.树上的猫准备扑向下面的鸭子。 •The police were waiting to pounce when he arrived at the airport.他到达机场时，警方正等着抓他。
[paʊnts] verb intransitive
Phrasal Verbs pounce on sth
CRITICIZE
■to immediately criticize a mistake 立即批评（错误）•He knows that his critics are waiting to pounce on any slip that he makes.他知道他的批评者们正等着紧咬他的任何差错。 ACCEPT
■to accept something quickly and with enthusiasm 欣然接受•I think if she were given the opportunity to work here, she'd pounce on it.我觉得如果给她机会在这里工作，她会欣然接受的。 |