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kidnap
kid·nap / ˈkidnæp /
verb (-pp-, NAmE also -p-)
[VN] to take sb away illegally and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or sth else for returning them
劫持;绑架
SYN abduct , seize :
Two businessmen have been kidnapped by terrorists.
两名商人遭恐怖分子绑架。
• kid·napper noun:
The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of $1 million.
劫持者索要 100 万元赎金。
• kid·nap·ping (also kid·nap) noun [U, C] :
He admitted the charge of kidnap.
他对绑架的指控供认不讳。
the kidnapping of 12 US citizens
对 12 名美国公民的劫持
nap
nap / næp /
noun1. [C] a short sleep, especially during the day
(日间的)小睡,打盹
SYN snooze :
to take / have a nap
打个盹;小睡一会儿
⇨ see also catnap , power nap
⇨ compare siesta
⇨ note at sleep
2. [sing.] the short fine threads on the surface of some types of cloth, usually lying in the same direction
(某些织物表面的)短绒毛
3. [C] (BrE) advice given by an expert on which horse is most likely to win a race
赛马情报;赛马结果预测
verb (-pp-) [V]
to sleep for a short time, especially during the day
打盹,小睡(尤指日间)
IDIOMS
⇨ see catch v.
The form of "kid, nap, kidnap" is a wordplay joke in English. It involves a play on words that creates a humorous or clever twist. In this case, the words "kid," "nap," and "kidnap" all sound similar, but they have entirely different meanings:
- "Kid" refers to a child.
- "Nap" refers to a short sleep.
- "Kidnap" refers to the crime of abducting someone, often a child, against their will.
Here's a joke related to the words "kid," "nap," and "kidnap":
Why did the child refuse to take a nap in the park?
Because they were afraid of being "kidnapped" by a good book! |
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