captive

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkæptɪv/

Noun

figuratively

One who has been captured or is otherwise confined. / One held prisoner. / (figuratively) One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Japanese Meaning

捕虜（敵に捕らえられた人） / 囚人（拘束された人） / 虜（魅了されて心を奪われた人、比喩的表現）

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The captive stared through the iron bars, imagining the world beyond.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

囚人は鉄格子の向こうを見つめ、外の世界を想像していた。

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Sense（1）

One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him. The captive made no resistance […].

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Sense（2）

One held prisoner.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

captives

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