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kidnapped
绑架
  1. The mother of the kidnapped child was crazy with worry.
    被绑架
  2. They had to ransom the kidnapped diplomat.
    赎回被绑架




Kidnap \Kid"nap`\ (k[i^]d"n[a^]p`), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Kidnaped} (k[i^]d"n[a^]pt`) or {Kidnapped}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Kidnaping} or {Kidnapping}.] [Kid a child + Prov. E. nap to
seize, to grasp. Cf. {Knab}, {Knap}, {Nab}.]
To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will,
with intent to carry to another place. --Abbott.

You may reason or expostulate with the parents, but
never attempt to kidnap their children, and to make
proselytes of them. --Whately.

Note: Originally used only of stealing children, but now
extended in application to any human being,
involuntarily abducted.