captive
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/ˈkæptɪv/
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/ˈkæptɪv/
held as a prisoner or trapped in a place with no way out
The soldiers were held captive in the enemy camp.
士兵們被關押在敵軍營地中。
not free to leave or make your own choices
The speaker had a captive audience who couldn't leave the room.
演講者擁有無法離開房間的受制聽眾。
a person who is held as a prisoner, often during war
The rebels released all their captives after the peace agreement.
叛亂分子在和平協議後釋放了所有俘虜。