to catch out
[phrase form: catch]
01
使措手不及, 设陷阱
to put someone in a difficult position
例子
The coach caught the players out by changing the game strategy at the last minute.
教练在最后一刻改变比赛策略，难住了球员。
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。
The manager caught out the employee for falsifying the expense report.
经理发现员工伪造了费用报告。
