●ˈseize on sth ( ˈseize upon sthmore formal) to suddenly show a lot of interest in sth, especially because you can use it to your advantage突然大为关注,一把抓住(可利用的事物)◆The scandal was immediately seized upon by the press. 新闻界立即紧紧盯住了这一丑闻。◆Peter seized eagerly on all opportunities for conversation. 彼得逮谁跟谁聊。SYNpounce on sth[v + prep]