捕捉

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Usage of 捕捉

The verb 捕捉 (bǔzhuō) primarily means "to catch" or "to seize," often used in contexts involving physically catching something or someone, such as a suspect or an animal. It also extends metaphorically to capturing moments, expressions, or abstract things like attention or signals.

Common Collocations

  • 捕捉嫌疑: to catch a suspect, used in law enforcement contexts.
  • 捕捉: to capture a moment, common in photography or art.
  • 捕捉信号: to catch a signal, used in technology or communication.

Nuances

When using 捕捉, the emphasis is often on the act of successfully grasping or seizing something that is fleeting or difficult to hold. It is more formal and precise than simply (zhuā), which also means "to grab" but is more casual.

Avoiding Confusion

Don't confuse 捕捉 with (bǔhuò), which also means "to capture" but is more often used in biological or military contexts. 捕捉 is more versatile for both physical and abstract capturing.

Summary

Use 捕捉 when you want to express catching or capturing something with a sense of precision or success, whether it is a person, an animal, a moment, or a signal.

Example Sentences

The police successfully caught the fleeing suspect.

The photographer captured the beautiful moment of the sunset.

He tried to catch the other person's change in expression.