"kidnappings" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 绑架案

Definition

绑架案是指通过非法和强制手段带走某人的行为，通常是为了索要赎金或其他交换条件。这是指绑架他人的犯罪行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“绑架案”多用于新闻、法律、刑事语境，表示多起事件。常与“系列绑架案”、“多起绑架案”等搭配。不适用于动物或物品。不要与“劫持”混淆，后者指的是劫持车辆或其他物体。

Examples

There have been several kidnappings in this area lately.

最近这个地区发生了几起**绑架案**。

The police are investigating the kidnappings.

警方正在调查这些**绑架案**。

People are afraid because of the recent kidnappings.

由于最近的**绑架案**，人们感到害怕。

News reports say the number of kidnappings has gone up this year.

新闻报道称今年**绑架案**数量上升了。

A string of kidnappings put the entire community on edge.

一连串的**绑架案**让整个社区紧张不安。

After the kidnappings, security measures were increased everywhere.

**绑架案**发生后，到处都加强了安保措施。