caught in
US /kɔt ɪn/
UK /kɔːt ɪn/
短语动词
1.
遭遇, 卷入
to be involved in an unexpected and usually unpleasant situation
示例:
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They were caught in a sudden storm while hiking.
他们在徒步旅行时遭遇了一场突如其来的暴风雨。
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The company was caught in a scandal.
该公司卷入了一场丑闻。
2.
被当场抓获, 被发现
to be discovered doing something wrong or secret
示例:
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He was caught in the act of stealing.
他被当场抓获偷窃。
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She was caught in a lie.
她被发现在撒谎。