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绑架
bǎngjià
Description
“绑架”是指用暴力把人抓走，然后向别人要钱或者提出要求。
"绑架" means to forcibly take someone away and then demand money or make demands.
这个词也可以比喻别人强迫你做不想做的事。
This word can also metaphorically mean forcing someone to do something they don't want to do.
Meanings
绑架bǎngjià
to kidnap; abduct someone by force
坏人绑架了一个小孩。
The bad guy kidnapped a child.
绑架bǎngjià
a kidnapping; abduction
警察正在调查这起绑架。
The police are investigating the kidnapping.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
绑 (to tie, bind) + 架 (to carry off), literally 'tie up and take away'.
- Nuance
often used figuratively, e.g. 道德绑架 means pressuring someone using moral guilt.
In videos
“很多很多东西都可以道德绑架”
“我要绑架它到马来西亚”
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