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单词 captures
释义

capture

1 of 2

noun

cap·​ture ˈkap-chər How to pronounce capture (audio)
-shər
1
: an act or instance of capturing: such as
a
: an act of catching, winning, or gaining control by force, stratagem, or guile
the capture of the city by enemy forces
b
: a move in a board game (such as chess or checkers) that gains an opponent's piece
c
: the absorption by an atom, nucleus, or particle of a subatomic particle that often results in subsequent emission of radiation or in fission
d
: the act of recording in a permanent file
data capture
motion capture
2
: one that has been taken (such as a prize ship)

capture

2 of 2

verb

captured; capturing ˈkap-chə-riŋ How to pronounce capture (audio)
ˈkap-shriŋ

transitive verb

1
a
: to take captive
also : to gain control of especially by force
capture a city
b
: to gain or win especially through effort
captured 60 percent of the vote
2
a
: to emphasize, represent, or preserve (something, such as a scene, mood, or quality) in a more or less permanent form
… at any such moment as a photograph might captureC. E. Montague
b
: to record in a permanent file (as in a computer)
The system is used to capture data relating to the buying habits of young people.
3
: to captivate and hold the interest of
The performer captured our attention.
4
: to take according to the rules of a game
A knight captured his pawn.
5
: to bring about the capture of (a subatomic particle)
6
astronomy : to draw into the gravitational influence of a larger body
Asteroids were thought to be too small to capture a moon, but the moon might be a fragment that broke off.Kenneth Chang
capturable
ˈkap-chə-rə-bəl How to pronounce capture (audio)
-shrə-bəl
adjective

Synonyms

Noun

  • captive
  • internee
  • prisoner

Verb

  • acquire
  • attain
  • bag
  • bring in
  • carry
  • come by
  • draw
  • earn
  • gain
  • garner
  • get
  • knock down
  • land
  • make
  • obtain
  • procure
  • pull down
  • realize
  • reap
  • secure
  • win
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Example Sentences

Noun the capture of the city by enemy forces a Spanish treasure ship was the most valuable capture ever taken by that privateer Verb They were captured by enemy soldiers. using traps to capture mice The city was captured by the Romans. She captured 60 percent of the vote in the last election. The company plans on capturing a larger segment of the market. The show has captured the attention of teenagers. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Wildlife conflict specialists responded to the scene and contacted a local veterinarian about possible treatment, but the lion died before the team could immobilize it for capture, Daly said. Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 In recent days, Prigozhin has repeatedly asserted that Wagner was wholly responsible for the city’s capture. Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023 The United States has offered a $10 million reward for El Mencho’s capture, but the cartel has violently fought past attempts to arrest him. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2022 What was the testing process like for performance capture? Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Dec. 2022 Fossil fuel executives have said about as much, praising the IRA’s expansion of tax credits for carbon capture and storage. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 2 Dec. 2022 The pilot of the helicopter had just about 10 minutes from the time the booster’s parachute deployed to attempt to swoop in for the capture, said Murielle Baker, Rocket Lab’s communications manager, on the launch live stream. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 Sometimes this means paying for carbon capture and storage. Jennifer Fergesen, Time, 17 Oct. 2022 Direct pay is available temporarily and more broadly for some tax credits, including those for hydrogen and carbon capture. Richard Rubin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022
Verb
In a Times obit, the opening paragraph seeks to capture what is important to know about the deceased: the essence. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 15 Feb. 2023 Murina has many sequences — underwater, in hidden caves, on unforgiving soil — that were difficult to capture. Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2023 Before dying in 2005 at age 60, Wilson sought to capture aspects of the Black experience in America by writing a play set in each decade of the 20th century. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Feb. 2023 Ultimately, the company aims to capture a gigaton of carbon a year by 2045. Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2023 The animals are often challenging to capture on camera due to their scarcity, mountain habitat, camouflage, and stealth. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023 Last Dance’ fails to capture the eponymous magic of the first two very different but both delightful movies. Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023 Trickbot’s eponymous trojan malware tool was originally designed to capture online banking credentials but has since evolved into an expansive malware enterprise responsible for infecting millions of computers worldwide. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 10 Feb. 2023 While Flaco had been spotted in various parts of the city, police admitted the bird was difficult to capture and was certainly a flight risk. Tina Burnside, CNN, 9 Feb. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French, from Latin captura, from captus — see captive entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

capture

1 of 2 noun
cap·​ture ˈkap-chər How to pronounce capture (audio)
-shər
1
: the act of catching or gaining control by force or trickery
2
: something or someone captured

capture

2 of 2 verb
captured; capturing ˈkap-chə-riŋ How to pronounce capture (audio)
ˈkap-shriŋ
1
a
: to take and hold especially by force
capture a city
b
: to gain or win as if by force
captured first prize
2
: preserve entry 1 sense 1
captured her smile on film

captures 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of capture
1
as in earns
to receive as return for effort the movie's producers captured several awards for their work

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • earns
  • wins
  • reaps
  • garners
  • gains
  • makes
  • obtains
  • gets
  • secures
  • lands
  • attains
  • acquires
  • realizes
  • draws
  • carries
  • procures
  • achieves
  • brings in
  • pulls down
  • knocks down
  • comes by
  • bags
  • accomplishes
  • recaptures
  • scores
  • accumulates
  • occupies
  • nets
  • amasses
  • regains
  • catches
  • grosses
  • clears
  • reacquires
  • takes over
  • annexes
  • picks up
  • racks up
  • notches (up)
  • remakes
  • reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loses
  • gives
  • pays
  • forfeits
  • grants
  • yields
  • relinquishes
  • surrenders
  • accords
  • parts (with)
  • hands over
  • gives up
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2
as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly captured the cat just as it was about to escape out the front door

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • grabs
  • catches
  • seizes
  • snatches
  • gets
  • lands
  • traps
  • nabs
  • snags
  • grapples
  • hooks
  • nets
  • holds
  • grasps
  • snares
  • corrals
  • raps
  • bags
  • nails
  • collars
  • apprehends
  • gloms
  • cops
  • secures
  • detains
  • takes hold (of)
  • nobbles
  • clutches
  • snaps (up)
  • kidnaps
  • arrests
  • grips
  • entraps
  • rends
  • abducts
  • ensnares
  • lassos
  • enmeshes
  • ropes
  • meshes
  • gloves
  • wrests
  • corners
  • entangles
  • clasps
  • bays
  • halters
  • fists
  • immeshes
  • latches (on or onto)
  • fastens (on)
  • spirits (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • misses
  • liberates
  • frees
  • releases
  • discharges
  • drops
  • loosens
  • unhands
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captures

2 of 2

noun

plural of capture
as in prisoners
one that has been taken and held in confinement a Spanish treasure ship was the most valuable capture ever taken by that privateer

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • prisoners
  • captives
  • co-prisoners
  • internees
  • convicts
  • kidnapees
  • arrestees
  • kidnappees
  • coprisoners
  • jailbirds
  • abductees

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • captors
  • guards
  • keepers
  • marshals
  • custodians
  • wardens
  • kidnappers
  • guardians
  • jailers
  • abductors
  • jailors
  • kidnapers
  • marshalls
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