This is the 8098th most frequent Chinese word.
caught
The Chinese word "caught" does not exist; "caught" is an English word meaning to capture or seize.
In this sentence, 'caught' means 'intercepted or apprehended in the act'. It implies an action taken by the teacher to detect behavior.
他被老师抓住了偷看答案的行为。
He was caught by the teacher peeking at the answers.
Here, 'caught' refers to 'capturing or seizing something successfully', specifically a fish.
我昨晚在河边捉住了一条鱼。
I caught a fish by the riverside last night.
In this context, 'caught' metaphorically signifies 'attracted or drew someone's focus to a point'.