trapped
word · lemma: trap
/ˈtɹæpt/
trapt
/tɹˈæpt/
trapt
Definition
Unable to escape from a place or situation. It can describe being physically stuck somewhere or feeling unable to change a difficult situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'feel' for emotional situations: 'feel trapped'. Common physical patterns are 'trapped in', 'trapped inside', and 'trapped under'. Stronger and more serious than just 'stuck'.
Spanish: atrapado - encerradoPortuguese (BR): preso - encurraladoPortuguese (PT): preso - encurraladoChinese (Simplified): 被困的 - 被卡住的Chinese (Traditional): 被困的 - 被卡住的Hindi: फँसा हुआ - trappedArabic: عالق - محاصرBengali: ফাঁদে পড়া - আটকে পড়াRussian: в ловушке - запертый - пойманныйJapanese: 閉じ込められた - 逃げられない状況Vietnamese: bị mắc kẹt - bị giam hãmKorean: 갇힌 - 빠져나올 수 없는Turkish: kapana kısılmış - tuzağa düşmüşUrdu: پھنس جانا - قید ہوناIndonesian: terperangkap
Example Sentences
The cat was trapped in the box.
basic
We were trapped inside the elevator.
basic
He felt trapped in the small room.
basic
I feel trapped in this job, but I can't quit yet.
natural
They got trapped in traffic and missed the show.
natural
For a second, I thought my hand was trapped under the seat.
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