
好词典

源自kid(小孩)+ nap(偷窃),最早指偷小孩的行为,后扩展为所有绑架行为。17世纪开始使用。
❶ 绑架,指非法劫持或带走某人,通常是为了勒索赎金或达到其他非法目的。这种行为在大多数国家都是严重犯罪。
“The kidnapping of the businessman shocked the entire city.”
(商人的绑架案震惊了整个城市。)
“The police are investigating a possible kidnapping case.”
(警方正在调查一起可能的绑架案。)
❶ 绑架某人,指非法劫持或带走某人,通常使用暴力或欺骗手段。
“The criminals kidnapped the millionaire's son.”
(犯罪分子绑架了百万富翁的儿子。)
“She was kidnapped while walking home from school.”
(她在放学回家的路上被绑架了。)
kidnapping for ransom — 以勒索赎金为目的的绑架,是最常见的绑架类型之一。
“The wealthy family paid a huge sum to secure their son's release after a kidnapping for ransom.”
(在遭遇绑架勒索后,这个富裕家庭支付了巨额赎金以确保儿子的安全。)
attempted kidnapping — 未遂的绑架行为,指绑架计划未能成功实施。
“The man was charged with attempted kidnapping after the victim managed to escape.”
(在受害者成功逃脱后,这名男子被指控绑架未遂。)