captive
英 /ˈkæptɪv/ 美 /ˈkæptɪv/
- adj. 被俘的；受圈养的kept somewhere and not allowed to leave
- n. 俘虏；被囚禁者a person held prisoner
- adj. 无法自由离开的unable to leave or choose an alternative
The captive bird spread its wings inside the cage.
那只被关着的鸟在笼子里展开了翅膀。
Breeding captive animals can support conservation, but protecting their natural habitats remains essential for long-term survival.
繁育圈养动物有助于物种保护，但保护其自然栖息地对长期生存仍至关重要。
搭配
hold someone captive 囚禁某人captive animals 圈养动物a captive audience 无法随意离场的听众captive breeding 圈养繁殖
辨析提示
captive audience指无法随意离开的听众，非着迷者。
词族
captivity (n.)、capture (v.)
近义 imprisoned、confined
反义 free
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