| 词组 | seize upon |
| 释义 | Phr V seize upon seizes, seizing, seized seize on/upon sth to use something in an enthusiastic way because it will help you or give you an advantageHer story was seized upon by the press.You should seize on every new opportunity to improve your qualifications. ! Seize upon is more formal than seize on, and is mostly used in writing. seize on sth to be very interested in an idea, opportunity, or what someone says because you can use it to get an advantage for yourself: Democratic leaders seized on the opportunity to portray the president as indecisive. The press seized on the story, and exaggerated it out of all proportion. Tobacco companies have seized upon the free speech issue to defend their advertising campaigns.■ SIMILAR TO: pounce on/upon, leap on/upon (redirected from seize upon) seize upon (something)1. Literally, to grab or hold onto something intensely or with a lot of strength. He had a panic attack halfway up the ladder due to his fear of heights and seized upon the rungs for dear life. The child seized upon her father's arm during the scary parts of the film. 2. By extension, to accept, adopt, or undertake something with great enthusiasm or zeal. The boss decided seized upon my idea of developing a smartphone app to accompany our newest product. You need to seize upon opportunities like these before they pass you by. 3. To resort to some tactic or plan, as out of desperation or necessity. Jake seizes upon any reason he can think of to get out of doing his chores. You can't just seize upon any old excuse and expect that to fly in this office. |
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