“绑架”常见的英文表达是 kidnap,它既可以作动词,也可以作名词(不过名词用法相对较少见,更多以动名词形式出现)。以下是具体用法和例句:
读音:英 [ˈkɪdnæp];美 [ˈkɪdnæp]
释义:to take someone away illegally and usually for money(非法地带走某人,通常是为了钱财,即绑架)
例句:
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $1 million for the release of the child.(绑匪要求支付100万美元赎金才释放孩子。)
She was kidnapped by a group of armed men.(她被一群武装男子绑架了。)
kidnapping:英 [ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ];美 [ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ](动名词形式,指绑架这一行为)
例句:The police are investigating a series of kidnappings in the area.(警方正在调查该地区发生的一系列绑架案。)