hold someone captive

US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
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1.

扣押某人, 囚禁某人

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.
綁匪決定扣押他直到贖金付清。
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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。
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2.

吸引某人, 使某人著迷

to completely absorb someone's attention or interest

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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。
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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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captivateengrossfascinatemesmerizeabsorb
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