Definitions
v. To jump suddenly towards something to catch or attack it.
猛扑；突然袭击
v. To seize an opportunity or criticise a mistake immediately.
立即抓住机会或错误
n. A sudden jump towards something to catch or attack it.
猛扑；突袭
Example
Our kitten pounced on a leaf blowing across the garden.
我们的小猫猛扑向一片被风吹过花园的叶子。
News outlets often pounce on minor errors, distracting audiences from more important policy debates.
新闻媒体常常抓住小错误不放，使受众忽略更重要的政策讨论。
Collocations
- pounce on prey
- pounce on an opportunity
- pounce on a mistake
Usage tip
常接on，既可指猛扑，也可指抓住机会或错误。
FAQ
- What does pounce mean?
- To jump suddenly towards something to catch or attack it. To seize an opportunity or criticise a mistake immediately. A sudden jump towards something to catch or attack it.
- How is pounce pronounced?
- UK /paʊns/, US /paʊns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
