capsize

/kæpˈsaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈæpsˌaɪz] /ˈkæpsaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈæpsˌaɪz] /ˈkap-ˌsīz How to pronounce capsize (audio) kap-ˈsīz/ (ame, mw)

capsize — verb

  • capsizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • capsizeshe / she / it
  • capsizedpast simple
  • capsizing-ing form

1. To make a boat or similar craft flip over while afloat, or for it to flip over u

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

To make a boat or similar craft flip over while afloat, or for it to flip over unexpectedly in the water.

例句

Huge waves capsized Ryo's fishing boat before the rescue team arrived.

transitive: waves capsize + boat

Christopher's kayak capsized when he leaned too far over the side.

intransitive: kayak capsized after uneven movement

同義詞
  • overturn

    More general; it can describe boats, vehicles, or other objects turning over.

  • tip over

    Often suggests a slower loss of balance and is common with smaller objects.

  • flip over

    An everyday phrase that focuses on the turning motion itself.

文法句型

boat/kayak/canoe + capsize

wave/wind/sharp turn + capsize + boat/kayak/canoe

用法筆記

Usually used for boats, kayaks, canoes, rafts, and ships in water. In transitive use, the subject is often a wave, strong wind, or sudden movement rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌The bus capsized on the highway.
✅The bus overturned on the highway.
💡'Capsize' is mainly used for boats and other craft in water, not ordinary road vehicles.
❌The yacht capsized and sank immediately' means the same thing twice.
✅The yacht capsized in the storm and later sank.
💡'Capsize' means turn over on the water; it does not automatically mean go to the bottom.