capture

B1 · Intermediate Computing

v. to record an image, sound, or moment so you can see or hear it later.

v. to record or store data, images, or sounds in a digital or physical format for later retrieval.

日本語:収める※

Español:capturar

“She used her phone to capture a beautiful video of the sunset.”

“The high-speed camera was able to capture the exact moment the droplet hit the surface of the water.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to succeed in showing a feeling or an idea in a book, movie, or painting.

v. to represent or express a quality, atmosphere, or feeling accurately in a creative medium.

日本語:捕らえる※

“The novel really captures the feeling of living in a small town.”

“The photographer's latest collection perfectly captures the melancholy of the abandoned industrial district.”

B1 · Intermediate Sports

v. to take an opponent's piece off the board in a game like chess.

v. to remove an opponent's piece from the field of play according to the rules of a game.

Español:capturar

“I managed to capture his queen, which helped me win the chess match.”

“In a bold tactical move, she sacrificed her knight to capture the opponent's most valuable defensive piece.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of catching someone or taking control of a place.

n. the act of seizing or the state of being seized by force.

“The capture of the thief was caught on the security cameras.”

“The sudden capture of the city-state sent shockwaves through the neighbouring regions, prompting an immediate diplomatic response.”