gotcha

FREQ #5138

<口>=(I have)got you

发音

UK /ˈɡɒ.tʃə/
US /ˈɡɑ.tʃə/

词形变化

gotchas 复数 gotchas

别名

gotchya gottcha gotchu

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A potential problem or source of trouble.

    非正式

    Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.

  2. 2.

    A potential problem or source of trouble.

    A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.

    非正式 计算机 工程 数学
  3. 3.

    An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception.

    非正式

    gotcha question

    They change the number at random intervals and if you miss a sign. What a gotcha!

  4. 4.

    An attempt to disprove or refute someone's argument, usually (but not necessarily) in a deceptive or disingenuous way.

    非正式

    You're asking me a ridiculous hypothetical question that no one can reasonably answer. You need to stop with your gotchas.

    The gotcha in your second paragraph needs more developing. You don't have enough evidence that the author is contradicting himself.

  5. 5.

    An instance of accomplishing a tricky idea or overcoming a difficult obstacle.

    非正式

    Now here's another few gotchas that you can do to implement it.

    Wireless was the first gotcha when installing the distro.

contr.
  1. 1.

    Pronunciation spelling of got you.

    非正式

    I gotcha now, ya little twerp.

    Yeah, I gotcha. Good thinkin'!

interj.
  1. 1.

    I have got you covered, I've got your back (said by a speaker who has an advantage or responsibility over someone).

    非正式

    Gotcha! Go on in...

  2. 2.

    I caught you (as when successfully bringing someone to reckoning or effecting some form of retribution).

    非正式

    Gotcha! And don't ever do that to me again.

  3. 3.

    I got you by surprise (indicating a successful trick or prank).

    非正式

    Gotcha! You never noticed the whoopie cushion!

  4. 4.

    I understand you or what you said.

    非正式

    Gotcha! You just want me to stay here for now.

相关短语

词源

From got + -cha.

来源:wiktionary