当场被抓住的；正在作案的
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当场被抓住的；正在作案的
Caught in the act of wrongdoing; with clear evidence of guilt.
The thief was caught red-handed by the police.
小偷被警察当场抓获。
常用于 catch sb red-handed 结构。
Showing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing.
在犯罪或做坏事时
in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act
Deadly, bloody.
The teacher caught the student red-handed while cheating on the exam.
老师当场抓住了考试作弊的学生。
AI contextual example
The burglar was caught red-handed in the middle of the robbery.
窃贼在抢劫过程中被当场抓获。
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caught red-handed
当场被抓
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