Definitions
v. To take someone away illegally and hold them captive
绑架；劫持
Example
In the film, criminals kidnap a wealthy businessman.
电影中，犯罪分子绑架了一位富商。
International cooperation helps police investigate criminal groups that kidnap people and demand money for their release.
国际合作有助于警方调查绑架他人并索要赎金的犯罪团伙。
Collocations
- kidnap someone for ransom
- a kidnapping victim
- a kidnapping attempt
Word family
- kidnapper (n.)
- kidnapping (n.)
Synonyms
- abduct
Antonyms
- release
Usage tip
不限于儿童；常用过去式kidnapped，分词kidnapping。
FAQ
- What does kidnap mean?
- To take someone away illegally and hold them captive
- How is kidnap pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɪdnæp/, US /ˈkɪdnæp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
