| 单词 | on the pounce |
| 释义 | > as lemmason the pounce 2. on the pounce: ready to pounce; waiting for an opportunity to pounce. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > hostile action or attack > on the attack [phrase] > ready to pounce on the pounce1887 1887 E. Harrington in Ho. Comm. in Pall Mall Gaz. 13 Sept. 8/1 You, Mr. Speaker, have been on the pounce for me since I rose, and I claim my right to speak. 1902 Westm. Gaz. 12 June 3/1 His enemies were on the pounce to belittle his efforts and misinterpret his motives. 1962 Times 3 July 13 All that and Rugby football too, with our Lions on the pounce in South Africa. 1983 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 23 Apr. 17 The fine company danced with the deft precision of felines on the pounce. < as lemmas |
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