seize

1. V-T If you seize something, you take hold of it quickly, firmly, and forcefully. 抓住

"Leigh," he said seizing my arm to hold me back. “莉，”他说着便抓住我的胳膊把我拉了回来。

2. V-T When a group of people seize a place or seize control of it, they take control of it quickly and suddenly, using force. 攻占; 夺取

Troops have seized the airport and railway terminals. 军队已经占领了机场和铁路终点站。

3. V-T If a government or other authority seize someone's property, they take it from them, often by force. 没收; 查封

Police were reported to have seized all copies of this morning's edition of the newspaper. 据报道警方已没收了该报纸今早所有的出刊。

4. V-T When someone is seized, they are arrested or captured. 逮捕; 俘获

UN officials say two military observers were seized by the Khmer Rouge yesterday. 联合国官员称，昨天有两名军事观察员被红色高棉组织俘获。

5. V-T When you seize an opportunity, you take advantage of it and do something that you want to do. 抓住 (机会)

During the riots hundreds of people seized the opportunity to steal property. 暴乱期间数以百计的人乘机窃取财物。