seize

押収する、奪取する

力ずくで、または法律上の権限で、物の所有や支配を自分に移すこと。

やさしい英語で： To take control or ownership of something by force or using legal authority.

• Police seized the stolen car.
• The army seized control of the airport.
• Officials have seized his bank accounts.

類義語： confiscate, take, capture

反対語： return

よく使う表現： seize power, seize property, seize control

つかむ

人や物を素早く、しっかりとつかむこと。

やさしい英語で： To take hold of someone or something quickly and firmly.

• She seized his hand.
• He seized the rope before he fell.
• They seized the opportunity to ask questions.

使い方： seize someone by something (She seized him by the arm.)

類義語： grab, grasp, take hold of

反対語： release, let go

よく使う表現： seize someone’s arm, seize an opportunity, seize the rope

襲う、とらえる

感情や体の痛みなどが、突然、人を強くとらえること。

やさしい英語で： To suddenly affect someone very strongly, especially with a feeling or physical pain.

• Fear seized her.
• A sharp pain seized his chest.
• Panic seized the crowd when the lights went out.

使い方： be seized by/with something (He was seized with terror.)

類義語： overwhelm, grip

よく使う表現： fear seize someone, panic seize someone