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单词 captivity
释义
captivity
(kæptɪvɪti )
uncountable noun [oft in/of N]
Captivity is the state of being kept imprisoned or enclosed.
The great majority of barn owls are reared in captivity.
He was released today after more than two months of captivity.
He had been kept in a small room, bound and blindfolded for much of his captivity.
Synonyms: confinement, custody, detention, imprisonment  
Quotations:
A robin red breast in a cage
Puts all Heaven in a rage
William BlakeAuguries of Innocence
Collocations:
escape captivity
He subsequently fled abroad so as to escape captivity.
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He managed to escape captivity, but was recaptured in short time.
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He instead creates a powered suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity.
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He attempted to escape captivity, but was unsuccessful on his first attempt.
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As the story progresses, the aliens inevitably escape captivity and begin taking over the military base.
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Translations:
Chinese: 囚禁
Japanese: 監禁状態
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