词组 | leap at |
释义 | Idiom leap atleap at (something) to quickly and eagerly accept an opportunity.I would leap at an opportunity to work for that organization. Usage notes: often used in the form leap at the chance: I leaped at the chance to visit India. Phr V leap at leaps, leaping, leapt or leaped leap at sth to eagerly accept the chance to do or have somethingShe leapt at the opportunity to live in Japan. leap at sth to eagerly accept the opportunity to do something: If I got the opportunity to go to the Wimbledon finals, I'd leap at it.leap at the chance/opportunity When her boss asked if she'd like to go to the Rio conference, she leaped at the chance.■ SIMILAR TO: jump at leap at (someone or something)1. To jump toward someone or something. I shrieked when the dog suddenly leaped at me. 2. To accept or seize with alacrity an opportunity. Often used in the phrase "leap at the chance (to do something)." Mark complains about his teaching job a lot, but I knew if he were offered a tenured position in the school, he would leap at it. When our manager said she was leaving the company, I leaped at the chance to fill the job. leap at someone or something1. to jump toward someone or something. The grasshopper leapt at me and scared me to death. The cat leapt at the mouse and caught it. 2. to accept or choose someone or something eagerly. We leapt at Carl when his department offered him to us. When we had the chance to hire Carl, we leapt at it. leap atv. 1. To spring or bound toward someone or something: The cat leaped at the mouse. 2. To accept something eagerly, as an opportunity: I leaped at the chance to be an intern at the publishing company. |
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