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/paʊnts/
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/paʊns/
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Explain how “pounce” differs in meaning when describing an animal’s attack and someone seizing an opportunity.
Show the usual pattern “pounce on + noun” and explain why “on” is used.
Compare “pounce on,” “leap at,” and “attack” in meaning and usage.
Give five B2-level examples of “pounce on,” including figurative uses, with Russian translations.
Explain the connotation and typical contexts of “pounce”—what does it suggest about the speed or suddenness of an action?
Check whether “make a pounce” sounds natural, and suggest a more common way to express the idea.
Write a short practice exercise using “pounce on” literally and figuratively, then check my answers.
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