pounce

verb

The cat pounced on the mouse.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.

The kitten pounced at the ball I threw to it.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.

I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere.

意味（3）

(intransitive) To eagerly seize an opportunity.

I pounced on the chance to get promoted.

意味（4）

(transitive) To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.

Stooped from his highest pitch to pounce a wren.

意味（5）

(transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.