"abduct" in Chinese (Simplified)
绑架劫持
Definition
用武力把某人带走,通常是违背对方意愿,常用于索要赎金或其他非法目的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Abduct” 是正式用词,经常出现在法律或新闻语境中,常与 'child'、'person'、'victim' 搭配。被带走的人称为 'abductee'。只用于人,不用于物品。常与 'kidnap' 混淆,后者在日常英语更常见。
Examples
They tried to abduct the child from the playground.
他们试图从操场**绑架**那个孩子。
The criminal planned to abduct the businessman.
罪犯计划**绑架**那位商人。
Aliens are said to abduct people in old stories.
据说外星人在古老故事中会**绑架**人类。
The suspects managed to abduct two hostages before escaping.
嫌疑人在逃跑前设法**绑架**了两名人质。
No one actually saw who tried to abduct her.
实际上没人看到是谁试图**绑架**她。
He claimed he was abducted by strangers late at night.
他说他深夜被陌生人**绑架**了。