hold someone captive
US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
1.
~를 감금하다, ~를 포로로 잡다
to keep someone as a prisoner or in a confined space, often against their will
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The kidnappers decided to hold him captive until the ransom was paid.
납치범들은 몸값이 지불될 때까지 그를 붙잡아 두기로 결정했다.
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The police managed to rescue the victims who were being held captive in the basement.
경찰은 지하실에 감금되어 있던 피해자들을 구출하는 데 성공했다.
2.
~의 주의를 사로잡다, ~를 매료시키다
to completely absorb someone's attention or interest
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The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
연사의 강력한 이야기는 청중을 사로잡았다.
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The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
소설의 스릴 넘치는 줄거리는 처음부터 끝까지 당신을 사로잡을 것이다.