Meaning: The cat jumps suddenly and forcefully at the toy mouse, but the mouse gets away.
Choice of Words: Pounces: jumps suddenly and forcefully. Toy: an object for play. Mouse: a small rodent with a long tail.
Alternative Expressions
The cat jumps on the mouse, but the mouse gets away.
Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a cat tries to catch a toy mouse, but the mouse is able to avoid being caught.
Choice of Words: The word "pounces" means to jump or leap at something suddenly, often with the intent to catch or attack it. "Toy mouse" refers to a small, often stuffed animal that is designed for cats to play with. "Escapes" means to get away or avoid capture.
The cat quickly attacks the toy mouse, but the mouse manages to flee.
Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a cat tries to catch a toy mouse, but the mouse is able to escape.
Choice of Words: The word "quickly" describes how the cat moves fast. "Attacks" means to try to harm or capture something. "Toy mouse" refers to a small, often stuffed animal that is designed for cats to play with. "Manages" means to succeed in doing something, despite difficulties. "Flee" means to run away from danger or an unpleasant situation.
The cat lunges at the toy mouse, but the mouse darts away.
Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a cat tries to catch a toy mouse, but the mouse is able to escape.
Choice of Words: The word "lunges" means to move suddenly and forcefully forward, often with the intent to attack or catch something. "Toy mouse" refers to a small, often stuffed animal that is designed for cats to play with. "Darts" means to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction.