
갑자기 또는 강한 힘으로 무엇인가를 붙잡다.
To take hold of something suddenly and with a lot of force.
예문:
"He seized the railing to keep himself from falling."
"She seized my arm in excitement when she heard the news."
무력이나 권력을 사용하여 장소나 통제권을 강제로 빼앗다.
To take control of a place or a situation by force or legal authority.
예문:
"The military group seized power in a sudden coup."
"Rebel forces seized the capital city after weeks of fighting."
법적인 권한을 가지고 물건을 강제로 가져가거나 점유하다.
To take possession of something by official or legal authority.
예문:
"The police seized the illegal weapons found in the basement."
"The bank seized the property because the owner could not pay the mortgage."
기회를 즉시 활용하거나 중요한 내용을 빠르게 이해하다.
To take advantage of an opportunity quickly or to grasp an idea firmly.
예문:
"You must seize the opportunity to study abroad while you are young."
"She was quick to seize the main point of the complicated argument."
강한 감정이나 질병 등이 갑자기 사람의 몸이나 마음을 지배하다.
To be suddenly overwhelmed or affected by a strong feeling, illness, or physical state.
예문:
"A sudden fear seized him as he entered the dark room."
"She was seized by a violent fit of coughing during the meeting."
기계의 부품이 과열이나 마찰로 인해 움직이지 않게 되다.
To become stuck or stop moving, typically due to excessive heat, pressure, or lack of lubrication.
예문:
"The engine seized because it had completely run out of oil."
"The rusted gears eventually seized up, making the machine useless."