好词典
kidnapped
UK //ˈkɪdnæpt//US //ˈkɪdnæpt//
词源
源自17世纪英语，由 'kid'（小孩）和 'nap'（偷窃）组合而成，最初指偷小孩的行为，后扩展为任何非法劫持行为。
verb
❶ 指非法劫持或强行带走某人，通常是为了勒索赎金或其他非法目的。这种行为是严重的犯罪行为。
“The millionaire's son was kidnapped and held for ransom.”
（这位百万富翁的儿子被绑架并被勒索赎金。）
“She was kidnapped by a group of armed men while walking home.”
（她在步行回家时被一群武装分子绑架。）
同义词:abducted, snatched, captured, seized, taken hostage
常见短语
kidnapped for ransom — 指被绑架以勒索钱财，通常绑匪会要求支付赎金才释放人质。
“The businessman was kidnapped for ransom and released after his family paid the money.”
（这位商人被绑架勒索赎金，在他的家人支付赎金后被释放。）