caught in
US /kɔt ɪn/
UK /kɔːt ɪn/
片語動詞
1.
遭遇, 捲入
to be involved in an unexpected and usually unpleasant situation
範例:
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They were caught in a sudden storm while hiking.
他們在徒步旅行時遭遇了一場突如其來的暴風雨。
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The company was caught in a scandal.
該公司捲入了一場醜聞。
2.
被當場抓獲, 被發現
to be discovered doing something wrong or secret
範例:
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He was caught in the act of stealing.
他被當場抓獲偷竊。
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She was caught in a lie.
她被發現在撒謊。