"kidnaps" in Chinese (Simplified)
绑架
Definition
非法把某人带走并囚禁,通常是为了要求赎金或强迫某人做某事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“绑架”用于新闻、法律或犯罪相关语境。只用于描述真实犯罪事件,不能用于开玩笑。与“劫持”语义接近,但“绑架”尤其针对人。
Examples
He kidnaps the little girl and demands money.
他**绑架**了那个小女孩并索要钱财。
The villain kidnaps the hero's friend.
反派**绑架**了英雄的朋友。
Every year, the gang kidnaps tourists.
每年,这个团伙**绑架**游客。
She never walks alone at night because she’s afraid someone kidnaps her.
她晚上从不独自出门,害怕有人**绑架**她。
If anyone kidnaps the president’s son, the police will act quickly.
如果有人**绑架**总统的儿子,警方会迅速采取行动。
The news reports that someone kidnaps children in the area.
新闻报道称,附近有人**绑架**儿童。