captive
/ˈkæptɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6286 in the learning path
被俘的；受圈养的
Definitions
adj. kept somewhere and not allowed to leave
被俘的；受圈养的
n. a person held prisoner
俘虏；被囚禁者
adj. unable to leave or choose an alternative
无法自由离开的
Example
The captive bird spread its wings inside the cage.
那只被关着的鸟在笼子里展开了翅膀。
Breeding captive animals can support conservation, but protecting their natural habitats remains essential for long-term survival.
繁育圈养动物有助于物种保护，但保护其自然栖息地对长期生存仍至关重要。
Collocations
- hold someone captive
- captive animals
- a captive audience
- captive breeding
Word family
- captivity (n.)
- capture (v.)
Synonyms
- imprisoned
- confined
Antonyms
- free
Usage tip
captive audience指无法随意离开的听众，非着迷者。
FAQ
- What does captive mean?
- kept somewhere and not allowed to leave a person held prisoner unable to leave or choose an alternative
- How is captive pronounced?
- UK /ˈkæptɪv/, US /ˈkæptɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
