1. to take someone as a prisoner
俘虜，捉住
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy commander.
士兵們成功俘虜了敵軍指揮官。
The police captured the suspect after a short chase.
警方在短暫追捕後捉住了嫌犯。
Capture Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
capture
verb
快速理解
What does "Capture" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Capture"?
「capture」主要指用武力奪取、用設備記錄，或用魅力吸引等。
- 1
奪取 / 俘獲
EN: The army managed to capture the enemy fortress.
翻譯: 軍隊成功奪取了敵軍的堡壘。
- 2
記錄 / 拍攝
EN: The photograph perfectly captures the beauty of the sunset.
翻譯: 這張照片完美地記錄了日落的絕美景象。
- 3
吸引 / 獲得
EN: The new product quickly captured the attention of the market.
翻譯: 這款新產品迅速吸引了市場的注意。
- 4
（電腦）擷取
EN: The software can capture data from various sources.
翻譯: 這款軟體可以從多個來源擷取資料。
小提醒：注意「capture」在科技領域常指「擷取」資料或畫面，而非實體的奪取。
發音（How to Pronounce "Capture" in English）
How to pronounce "Capture" in English?"Capture" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Capture" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Capture"?How does "Capture" change by context?
2. to take control of a place or object, especially by force
奪取，佔領
The army captured the city after a fierce battle.
軍隊在一場激戰後佔領了這座城市。
Our team captured the flag from the opposing side.
我們隊伍從對手那裡奪取了旗幟。
3. to record or represent something accurately in a picture, film, or words
捕捉，記錄（影像、感覺等）
The photograph perfectly captures the joy of the moment.
這張照片完美捕捉了那一刻的喜悅。
The documentary aims to capture the essence of rural life.
這部紀錄片旨在捕捉鄉村生活的精髓。
4. to succeed in getting something that is difficult to get, such as a market or attention
贏得，獲得（市場、注意力等）
The new product quickly captured a large share of the market.
新產品迅速贏得了很大的市場份額。
Her speech captured the attention of everyone in the room.
她的演講吸引了房間裡每個人的注意力。
5. to cause data to be stored in a computer
擷取，採集（數據）
The system automatically captures sales data from all stores.
系統會自動從所有門店擷取銷售數據。
We need to capture customer feedback for analysis.
我們需要採集客戶回饋以進行分析。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Capture"?How to make natural sentences with "Capture"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| capture + noun | 捕捉、捕獲（具體事物） | The soldiers managed to capture the fortress. (士兵們成功佔領了那座堡壘。) |
| capture + noun + from + noun | 從...奪取/捕獲 | The photographer captured the perfect light from the sunset. (攝影師捕捉到了日落時分的完美光線。) |
| be captured + by + noun | 被...俘虜/捕捉 | The thief was finally captured by the police. (小偷終於被警方逮捕了。) |
| capture + someone's + attention/imagination/heart | 吸引某人的注意/想像/贏得芳心 | The novel's opening chapter immediately captured my attention. (這本小說的開篇第一章立刻吸引了我的注意。) |
| capture + the essence/spirit/mood of + noun | 捕捉...的本質/精神/氛圍 | The painting beautifully captures the spirit of the festival. (這幅畫完美地捕捉了節慶的精神。) |
| capture + something + in + noun (e.g., words, image) | 用（文字、影像等）記錄/描繪某事物 | It's difficult to capture the beauty of this place in words. (很難用文字來描述這個地方的美。) |
用法說明
How is "Capture" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Capture"?
capture doing vs capture to do
- capture doing 通常用於描述「捕捉到某人或某物正在進行某個動作的瞬間或狀態」，強調的是捕捉到一個正在發生的畫面或事件。
- capture to do 則較為少見，通常出現在較正式的語境中，表示「為了（某個目的）而捕捉」，或是在被動語態中表示「被捕捉以用於...」。
- 在大多數日常描述「拍攝照片」或「錄製影片」的情境中，capture doing 是更自然、更常見的用法。 EN: The photographer managed to capture the eagle spreading its wings. 翻譯: 攝影師成功捕捉到老鷹展翅的瞬間。
EN:The data was captured to analyze user behavior patterns.
翻譯:這些數據被捕捉下來，用以分析用戶行為模式。
總結建議
在描述拍攝或記錄一個正在發生的動作時，使用 capture doing；若需表達捕捉行為的目的，則可考慮使用 capture to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Capture" and similar words?How to choose "Capture" vs alternatives?
capture vs catch
「capture」強調透過策略、武力或技巧奪取或控制，常用於軍事、攝影或抽象概念；「catch」則側重於抓住移動中的物體或偶然發現，更日常化。
capture vs seize
「capture」強調成功奪取並獲得控制權，常涉及完整過程；「seize」強調迅速、有力地奪取或抓住機會，動作感更強。
capture vs trap
「capture」指廣義的捕獲或取得；「trap」特指用陷阱、計謀困住或誘捕，使無法逃脫。
口語用法
How is "Capture" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Capture"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或重述他人說過的話，特別是關於「抓住」某個想法、概念或感覺。 EN: So what you're saying is, you want to capture the feeling of summer in the photo? 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，你想在照片裡捕捉夏天的感覺？
EN:He kept saying we need to "capture the moment," but I think he just wanted more pictures.
翻譯:他一直說我們需要「捕捉當下」，但我覺得他只是想拍更多照片。
語氣強調
用於強調完全獲得、理解或控制某事物，語氣比字面意思更強烈。 EN: That documentary really captured the chaos of the event. 翻譯: 那部紀錄片真的完全捕捉到了事件的混亂。（強調呈現得非常到位）
EN:I need you to capture every single detail, don't miss anything.
翻譯:我需要你掌握每一個細節，一個都別漏掉。（強調完全掌握）
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，作為填充詞使用，後面常接更具體的說明。 EN: The goal is to... capture... you know, the essence of the problem first. 翻譯: 目標是去... 捕捉... 你知道的，先抓住問題的本質。
EN:We're trying to capture — how should I put it — the market's attention.
翻譯:我們試圖捕捉——該怎麼說呢——市場的注意力。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "capture" 用於上述口語的引述或填充停頓的用法。宜使用更精確的動詞，如 "document", "obtain", "represent", 或 "articulate"，並保持句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Capture"?What fixed phrases with "Capture" should I remember?
capture attention
capture someone's attention
吸引某人的注意
capture the moment
capture the moment
捕捉瞬間
capture the imagination
capture someone's/the imagination
激發想像力；引人入勝
capture market share
capture (a portion of) market share
奪取市場佔有率
capture on film
capture something on film/camera
用影片/相機捕捉
capture the essence
capture the essence of something
捕捉精髓
capture alive
capture someone/something alive
活捉
capture in words
capture something in words
用文字描述、捕捉
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Capture"?Which "Capture" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The police captured the thief yesterday night.
✓The police captured the thief last night.
在英語中，"yesterday night" 不是標準說法，應使用 "last night"。
×This photo captures good the feeling of the moment.
✓This photo captures the feeling of the moment well.
副詞 "well" 應放在動詞 "captures" 之後、受詞之前，或句尾來修飾動詞，不應插入在動詞與受詞之間。
×He tried to capture her heart by gave her many gifts.
✓He tried to capture her heart by giving her many gifts.
介系詞 "by" 後面應接動名詞 (V-ing)，而非動詞原形或過去式。
×The game's goal is to capture the flag of the opponent team.
✓The game's goal is to capture the opponent team's flag.
所有格 "opponent team's" 比 "flag of the opponent team" 更自然、更常用於此類遊戲術語中。
×I want to capture this beautiful scene into my camera.
✓I want to capture this beautiful scene with my camera.
表示「用相機捕捉」時，介系詞通常用 "with"，而非 "into"。"Into" 暗示物理上的進入，不適用於此語境。
×The novel captures about the struggles of immigrants.
✓The novel captures the struggles of immigrants.
動詞 "capture" 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 "about"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Capture"?What are tense/participle forms of "Capture"?
captures(3rd_singular)capturing(present_participle)captured(past)captured(past_participle)