Definitions
n. A device or concealed danger designed to catch someone or something
捕捉器；陷阱
v. To catch or keep someone somewhere they cannot escape
困住；使无法逃脱
n. A situation that deceives people or is difficult to escape
圈套；困境
Example
We found a mouse inside the humane trap this morning.
今天早上，我们在活捕鼠笼里发现了一只老鼠。
High housing costs can trap families in poverty by leaving little money for education or training.
高昂的住房成本使家庭几乎无钱支付教育或培训费用，从而令其陷入贫困。
Collocations
- set a trap
- fall into a trap
- be trapped in
- poverty trap
Word family
- trapped (adj.)
- trapper (n.)
Usage tip
动词过去式trapped、现在分词trapping都双写p。
FAQ
- What does trap mean?
- A device or concealed danger designed to catch someone or something To catch or keep someone somewhere they cannot escape A situation that deceives people or is difficult to escape
- How is trap pronounced?
- UK /træp/, US /træp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
