intransitive. With on, upon. To seize or pounce (on), as a hawk on its quarry; to prey or feed (on). Chiefly figurative and in extended use.
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| 释义 | the world > food and drink > hunting > hawking > action of hawk > [verb (intransitive)] > seize quarry (4) quarry1628 intransitive. With on, upon. To seize or pounce (on), as a hawk on its quarry; to prey or feed (on). Chiefly figurative and in extended use. to pounce on1744 to pounce on (or upon). intransitive. Of an animal, bird, etc.: to spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch (prey). Subcategories:— by feathers (1) — catch chickens or poultry (1) |
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