to catch out
[phrase form: catch]
01
使措手不及, 设陷阱
to put someone in a difficult position
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
out
基本动词
catch
现在时
catch out
第三人称单数
catches out
现在分词
catching out
一般过去时
caught out
过去分词
caught out
例子
The surprise quiz caught the students out, as they were n't prepared for such a difficult set of questions.
突袭测验难倒了学生们，因为他们没有准备好面对这么难的一套问题。
02
当场抓住, 揭穿
to find evidence that shows someone is being dishonest
例子
She catches out her brother sneaking into the house after curfew.
她在宵禁后逮到她弟弟偷偷溜进房子。
