Definitions
v. to stop and hold something moving, or capture someone
接住；抓住
v. to reach a bus, train, or plane in time
赶上；搭乘
v. to become ill with an infectious disease
感染；患上
Example
Can you catch the ball with just one hand?
你能只用一只手接住球吗？
More frequent bus services would help commuters catch connecting trains without relying on private cars.
增加公交班次将帮助通勤者赶上接续列车，而不必依赖私家车。
Collocations
- catch a ball
- catch a train
- catch a cold
- catch someone's attention
Word family
- catcher (n.)
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为caught；感冒用catch a cold。
FAQ
- What does catch mean?
- to stop and hold something moving, or capture someone to reach a bus, train, or plane in time to become ill with an infectious disease
- How is catch pronounced?
- UK /kætʃ/, US /kætʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
