hold someone prisoner
US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈprɪzənər/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈprɪzənər/
1.
囚禁某人, 扣押某人
to keep someone as a captive or in confinement
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The rebels decided to hold the diplomat prisoner until their demands were met.
叛乱分子决定扣押外交官作为人质，直到他们的要求得到满足。
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The kidnappers continued to hold their victim prisoner in a remote cabin.
绑匪继续在偏远的小屋里囚禁他们的受害者。