kidnap
verb[T]
uk/ˈkɪd.næp/us/ˈkɪd.næp/-pp-to take apersonawayillegallybyforce, usually inordertodemandmoneyinexchangeforreleasingthem:
绑架;劫持Thewifeof abusinessmanwas kidnapped from herhomein London lastnight.昨天晚上一个商人的妻子在她伦敦的家中遭到了绑架。
Synonyms
abduct(TAKE A PERSON)
snatch(TAKE QUICKLY)
to take someone somewhere
- takeI have to take my mother to the doctor today.
- go withI offered to go with him to the police station.
- come withCan you come to the hospital with me?
- accompanyChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- driveMy husband usually drives the kids to school.
- give someone a liftCan you give me a lift into town?
kidnap
noun[CorU]
uk/ˈkɪd.næp/us/ˈkɪd.næp/thecrimeof taking someone away byforceanddemandingmoneyinexchangeforreleasingthem
绑架;劫持Synonym
abduction(TAKING PERSON)