pounce
v[I, Ipr]
~ (on sb/sth) make a sudden attack by swooping or springing down 突然袭击; 猛扑
We saw the tiger about to pounce (on the goat). 我们看见老虎要(向那只山羊)扑过去.
The hawk pounced on its prey and carried it off. 那只鹰向那小动物猛扑过去把它叼走了.
We hid behind the bushes, ready to pounce on the intruder. 我们藏在灌木丛後面, 准备向来犯者发起突然袭击.
(fig 比喻) pounce on a mistake, ie spot it very quickly 一眼就看到错误. pounce, n [sing]
sudden attack by pouncing 突然的袭击; 猛扑的举动.
Stone's bilingual ability and his work experience were the qualities that helped him get the job over all the other candidates.
世通的双语能力和他的工作经验使他胜过其他候选人获得这份工作。
Friendship ---- one soul in two bodies.
友谊是两人一条心。
The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good.