capsized

IPA/kæpˈsaɪz/
KK[kˈæpsˌaɪzd]IPA/kæpˈsaɪz/

capsized — verb

  • capsizedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • capsizeds3rd person singular
  • capsizeding-ing form
  • capsizededpast simple

1. the past tense and past participle of 'capsize', used when a boat turned over in

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

the past tense and past participle of 'capsize', used when a boat turned over in the water or when waves or another force made it turn over

例句

The small fishing boat capsized near the rocks during the night storm.

intransitive: boat capsized during rough weather

A steep wave capsized Dewi's kayak just before it reached the beach.

transitive: wave capsized + boat

同義詞
  • overturned

    broader; can describe vehicles or objects on land as well as boats in water

  • flipped

    more informal and less specific than capsized

反義詞
  • righted

    means it was turned upright again after the accident

  • stabilized

    focuses on keeping the craft steady so it does not turn over

文法句型

capsized + no object

capsized + object

had capsized

be + capsized

用法筆記

Used mainly with boats and other watercraft. The simple past describes the accident itself, while the past participle appears after have or in phrases such as 'a capsized canoe'.

常見錯誤

❌The ship capsized down in the storm.
✅The ship capsized in the storm.
💡'Capsize' already includes the idea of turning over, so 'down' is unnecessary.
❌The wave capsized over the boat.
✅The wave capsized the boat.
💡when something causes the accident, use a direct object rather than 'over'.