词汇 "hold someone captive" 在中文的含义

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hold someone captive

US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
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成语

1.

扣押某人, 囚禁某人

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

示例:
The kidnappers decided to hold him captive until the ransom was paid.
绑匪决定扣押他直到赎金付清。
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, 使某人着迷

to completely absorb someone's attention or interest

示例:
The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
演讲者引人入胜的故事成功地吸引了观众
The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
小说扣人心弦的情节将从头到尾吸引你
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