Catch and release
Meaning: The practice of returning a caught fish to the water alive rather than keeping it.
Catch and release is both a fishing practice and a conservation philosophy. The idea is you enjoy the sport of catching fish but let them go to maintain fish populations. 'I practice catch and release' signals environmental awareness. Many waters are catch-and-release only by regulation. It has also become a metaphor for dating — 'He is a catch and release kind of guy' means he dates but does not commit.
Examples
- I practice catch and release — I just enjoy being out on the water. 我只做钓后放流——我只是享受在水上的时光。Practico la captura y suelta — simplemente disfruto estar en el agua.キャッチ・アンド・リリースを実践している――ただ水の上にいるのが好きなんだ。나는 캐치 앤 릴리스를 실천한다 — 그냥 물 위에 있는 게 좋을 뿐이야.
- This lake is catch and release only — all trout must be returned. 这个湖只允许钓后放流——所有鳟鱼必须放回去。Este lago es solo de captura y suelta — todas las truchas deben devolverse.この湖はキャッチ・アンド・リリース専用――トラウトはすべてリリースしなければならない。이 호수는 캐치 앤 릴리스 전용이다 — 송어는 모두 놓아줘야 한다.
- That was a beautiful rainbow trout — photo and release. 好漂亮的虹鳟——拍张照就放了。Era una trucha arcoíris preciosa — foto y a soltarla.見事なレインボートラウトだった――写真を撮ってリリース。멋진 무지개송어였다 — 사진 찍고 릴리스.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: fishing, conservation, metaphor
Tone: respectful, conservation-minded
✓ Do Say
- I only do catch and release.我只做钓后放流。Solo practico la captura y suelta.僕はキャッチ・アンド・リリースしかしない。나는 캐치 앤 릴리스만 해.
- This stream is catch and release.这条溪流只允许钓后放流。Este arroyo es de captura y suelta.この川はキャッチ・アンド・リリースだよ。이 개울은 캐치 앤 릴리스야.
✗ Don't Say
- Some catch-and-release practices can still harm fish — use proper techniques.某些钓后放流的操作仍然可能伤害鱼——要使用正确的技巧。Algunas prácticas de captura y suelta pueden dañar a los peces — utiliza las técnicas adecuadas.キャッチ・アンド・リリースでも魚にダメージを与えることがある――正しい技術を使おう。일부 캐치 앤 릴리스 방식은 여전히 물고기에게 해를 줄 수 있다 — 올바른 기술을 사용할 것.
Origin & History
Conservation-minded anglers developed catch and release practices in the 1950s. It became standard in many fisheries management programs.
Cultural Context
Era: 1950s–present
Generation: All generations
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions — freshwater and saltwater fishing
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