Definition
捕获 (bǔhuò) is a formal, written verb for 'to capture' — used for catching criminals, animals, or figurative things like information. It's more formal and comprehensive than 抓 (zhuā, everyday grab/catch) or 捉 (zhuō, quick seize), and pairs naturally with 警方 (police). Unlike 俘虏 (fúlǔ, take prisoner), 捕获 doesn't imply holding as a captive.
verb
to catchto captureto seize
Examples
- 捕获。Jǐngfāng zhōngyú bǔ huò le nà gè zuìfàn.The police finally captured that criminal.
- 捕获。Zhè kuǎn xiàngjī néng qīngxī bǔ huò yuǎnchù de fēngjǐng.This camera can clearly capture distant scenery.
- 捕获。Tā zài wǎngshàng bǔ huò le dàliàng yǒuyòng de zīliào.He captured a large amount of useful information online.
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