capture
capture — 動詞
1. to make a person or animal unable to escape from you, or to take a place using p
捕獲；俘虜
捕獲人或動物，或以武力奪取
to make a person or animal unable to escape from you, or to take a place using physical power or arms
Police officers captured the thief after a short chase through the market.
警方在市場經過短暫追逐後，捕獲了那名小偷。
passive: be captured + by [agent]
Government soldiers captured the bridge during the night attack.
政府軍在夜間攻擊期間奪下了那座橋。
The zoo team captured the escaped snake before anyone got hurt.
動物園團隊在任何人受傷前，捕獲了那條逃走的蛇。
Aiko was captured by enemy troops while trying to cross the border.
Aiko 在試圖穿越邊境時被敵軍俘虜了。
文法句型
capture + noun phrase (person/animal/place)
用法筆記
Frequently used in news reports about police work, military action, or animal control. The object is typically a person, animal, or place.
常見錯誤
2. to obtain a desired thing that others are competing for at the same time
奪得；贏取
在競爭中成功獲得想要的東西
to obtain a desired thing that others are competing for at the same time
The company captured a large share of the market with its new phone.
該公司憑藉新款手機奪得了很大的市場佔有率。
collocation: capture + market share
Our school team captured first place at the national science competition.
我們學校的團隊在全國科學競賽中奪得了第一名。
Leila captured the top prize in the photography contest last week.
Leila 上週在攝影比賽中贏得了首獎。
The new streaming service has captured millions of users in its first year.
這家新的串流服務在第一年就吸引了數百萬用戶。
- lose
to fail to get something that others obtain instead
文法句型
capture + noun phrase (prize/position/share)
用法筆記
Often used in business and competition contexts. The object is a desired thing that others want, such as a prize, award, position, or customers.
常見錯誤
3. to show or describe a feeling, quality, or scene in an accurate and powerful way
捕捉；描繪
以文字或藝術精準呈現感受或場景
to show or describe a feeling, quality, or scene in an accurate and powerful way using words, pictures, or other art forms
The novel perfectly captures the loneliness of living far from home.
這本小說完美地捕捉了離家在外的孤獨感。
collocation: capture + feeling/emotion/atmosphere
This painting captures the warm light of the sun setting over the hills.
這幅畫捕捉到了夕陽落在山丘上的溫暖光芒。
Hiro's photographs capture the daily life of fishermen on the coast of Japan.
Hiro 的攝影作品描繪了日本沿海漁民的日常生活。
The documentary captures what it feels like to train as an astronaut.
這部紀錄片捕捉到了接受太空人訓練的真實感受。
文法句型
capture + noun phrase (feeling/atmosphere/quality)
用法筆記
Used for art, writing, film, and photography. The object is an abstract quality (feeling, mood, spirit) or a scene. Not used for simply taking a photograph — see sense 4 for camera recording.
常見錯誤
4. to use a camera or other device to take a picture or record a video of someone o
拍攝；錄製
用相機或設備拍照或錄影
to use a camera or other device to take a picture or record a video of someone or something
A news crew captured the entire ceremony on video.
一組新聞記者用攝影機錄製了整場典禮。
pattern: capture + noun + on video/film/camera
Priya captured some incredible images of the northern lights in Norway.
Priya 在挪威拍下了極光的一些驚人影像。
The security camera captured a woman leaving the building just after midnight.
監視器拍到一名女子在午夜過後離開那棟大樓。
Diego captured the moment when the bride and father walked down the path.
Diego 拍下了新娘和父親走在小徑上的那一刻。
- record
more general; 'capture' often suggests a special or noteworthy moment
- photograph
only for still images; 'capture' covers both photos and video
- film
specifically for video recording
文法句型
capture + noun phrase (image/video/moment) + on/in [medium]
用法筆記
The most common sense in everyday conversation about photography and video. Often used with 'on camera', 'on video', 'on film', or 'with a [device]'.
5. if a computer, sensor, or other device receives information, it stores it for la
擷取；收集
電腦或裝置接收並儲存資訊
if a computer, sensor, or other device receives information, it stores it for later use
The sensor captures data about temperature and humidity every ten minutes.
該感應器每隔十分鐘擷取一次溫度和濕度數據。
pattern: device + captures + data/information + frequency
This app captures your spoken words and turns them into written text.
這個應用程式會擷取你的語音，並將其轉換為文字。
The scanner captures the barcode and checks the price in the system.
掃描器讀取條碼後在系統中查詢價格。
Our online system captures customer details when someone places an order.
我們的線上系統會在客戶下單時收集客戶資料。
文法句型
capture + noun phrase (data/information/input)
用法筆記
Common in technology contexts. The subject is always a machine, system, or piece of software. Not used for people actively writing down information.
常見錯誤
6. to make someone feel very interested, excited, or attracted by something unusual
吸引；引起
引起興趣、想像或關注
to make someone feel very interested, excited, or attracted by something unusual, beautiful, or compelling
The idea of traveling to Mars captured the imagination of children around the world.
前往火星旅行的想法吸引了全世界兒童的想像力。
fixed expression: capture + imagination
Her speech about climate change captured the attention of everyone in the hall.
她關於氣候變遷的演講吸引了廳內每個人的注意。
fixed expression: capture + attention
A story about a lost city of gold captured the hearts of readers everywhere.
一個關於失落黃金之城的故事擄獲了各地讀者的心。
The dancer's performance captured the interest of audiences across Europe.
那位舞者的表演引起了歐洲各地觀眾的興趣。
- bore
to make someone feel uninterested
文法句型
capture + (someone's) + imagination / attention / interest
用法筆記
Almost always used with one of three fixed objects: imagination, attention, or interest — and occasionally 'heart(s)'. The subject is typically an idea, story, performance, or event, not a person.
常見錯誤
capture — 名詞
1. the process of catching and holding a person or animal, or gaining control of a
逮捕；攻佔
抓住人或動物，或以武力奪取的行為
the process of catching and holding a person or animal, or gaining control of a location through physical power
The capture of the escaped prisoner took place near the river.
那名越獄犯是在河邊被逮捕的。
collocation: the capture of + [person/place]
The army announced the capture of three enemy camps after two days of fighting.
軍方宣布經過兩天戰鬥後攻佔了三處敵方營地。
Wild animals are sometimes killed during capture for the illegal pet trade.
野生動物有時在捕捉過程中被殺害，以供非法寵物貿易。
The capture of the city marked a turning point in the war.
攻佔那座城市是戰爭的一個轉折點。
- release
the act of setting someone free
用法筆記
Used in news, military, and law enforcement contexts. Uncountable — do not say 'a capture' when referring to the general act.
2. the method of collecting a substance from nature, such as sunlight, water, or ca
收集；捕集
收集自然資源以供儲存或利用
the method of collecting a substance from nature, such as sunlight, water, or carbon, for future use
New technology has improved the capture of solar energy for home use.
新技術改善了太陽能的收集效率，可供家庭使用。
collocation: capture of + [energy/water/carbon]
Carbon capture is one method of reducing pollution from power stations.
碳捕集是減少發電廠污染的方法之一。
The system is designed for the capture of rainwater for the school garden.
該系統的設計目的是收集雨水，供學校花園使用。
New methods of carbon capture could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
碳捕集的新方法可能有助於減少溫室氣體排放。
- collection
more general; 'capture' emphasizes the active process of gathering something elusive
- harvesting
for energy resources; 'capture' is more technical
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns like 'carbon capture', 'data capture', or 'rainwater capture'. Not used for collecting man-made objects.
3. the process of saving a picture, sound, or information using a device, or the sa
記錄；錄製
用相機或電腦記錄的過程或結果
the process of saving a picture, sound, or information using a device, or the saved result of that process
The capture of high-quality video requires good lighting and a steady camera.
要錄製高畫質影片，需要良好的光線和穩定的攝影機。
This device is designed for the capture of sound in large concert halls.
這個設備是為在大型音樂廳中錄製聲音而設計的。
The final capture was saved as a digital file and shared with the team.
最終的錄製結果被儲存為數位檔案，並分享給團隊。
The screen capture shows exactly what the user saw on the monitor.
螢幕擷取畫面顯示了使用者在顯示器上看到的內容。
用法筆記
Has both uncountable use (the process: 'the capture of video') and countable use (the result: 'a clean digital capture').
4. a photograph, especially one that a person shares on social media
照片；拍攝
在社群媒體上分享的照片
a photograph, especially one that a person shares on social media
That is such a beautiful capture of the sunset over the mountains.
那張山上日落的照片真是美極了。
informal: used on social media for 'photo'
Yara posted a stunning capture of her cat sitting in a flower pot.
Yara 上傳了一張她的貓坐在花盆裡的精采照片。
Nice capture — the lighting in that cafe window is perfect.
拍得真好——那家咖啡館窗戶裡的燈光效果完美。
Lovely capture of the dogs playing in the autumn leaves!
狗狗們在秋天落葉中玩耍的照片真可愛！
用法筆記
Fairly new usage, common on social media platforms such as Instagram. A synonym for 'photo' or 'shot', often with a complimenting tone.
5. the process by which a computer or digital device receives and stores informatio
資料擷取
電腦自動接收並儲存資訊的過程
the process by which a computer or digital device receives and stores information automatically
Data capture happens automatically when customers fill in the online form.
當顧客填寫線上表單時，系統會自動進行資料擷取。
collocation: data capture
The system allows for fast capture of customer information at the checkout.
該系統可以在結帳時快速擷取客戶資訊。
Facial recognition software relies on the capture of images from security cameras.
臉部辨識軟體依靠從監視器拍攝的影像來進行資料收集。
Document capture saves time by turning paper forms into digital records.
文件數位化可以將紙本表單轉換為電子記錄，節省時間。
- acquisition
more formal and technical (data acquisition); 'capture' is more common in everyday tech contexts
- collection
broader; 'capture' implies automated gathering by a device
用法筆記
Often used in compound forms like 'data capture', 'image capture', 'document capture'. Refers to automated digital processes, not manual data entry.