詞彙 "hold someone captive" 在中文的含義

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hold someone captive

US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
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成語

1.

扣押某人, 囚禁某人

to keep someone as a prisoner or in a confined space, often against their will

範例:
The kidnappers decided to hold him captive until the ransom was paid.
綁匪決定扣押他直到贖金付清。
The police managed to rescue the victims who were being held captive in the basement.
警方成功解救了被囚禁在地下室的受害者。
2.

吸引某人, 使某人著迷

to completely absorb someone's attention or interest

範例:
The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
演講者引人入勝的故事成功地吸引了觀眾
The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
小說扣人心弦的情節將從頭到尾吸引你
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