hold someone captive

US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/

UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/

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.

绑匪决定扣押他直到赎金付清。

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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。

吸引某人, 使某人着迷

to completely absorb someone's attention or interest

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The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.

演讲者引人入胜的故事成功地吸引了观众。

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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。