pounce in Chinese
pounce in Chinese is 沙, 攻擊 — pounce means to leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
pounce in Chinese
沙
Pronounced: shā
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
攻擊
Pronounced: gōng jī
(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
What does "pounce" mean?
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verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
"The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall."
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verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
"Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped."
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noun A sudden leaping attack.
"The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room."
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pounce in a sentence
- The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall.
- A leopard pounces on its prey with almost no warning.
- Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped.
- The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room.
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What is "pounce" in Chinese?
"pounce" in Chinese is 沙, 攻擊. pounce means: To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
How do you pronounce 沙?
"pounce" in Chinese is 沙, pronounced "shā".
How do you use "pounce" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall." In Chinese, "pounce" is 沙, 攻擊.
Are there other ways to say "pounce" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pounce": 沙, 攻擊.
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