English Dictionary

captive

/ˈkæptɪv/

noun

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.

The captive escaped from his prison.

意味（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 […].

意味（2）

One held prisoner.

意味（3）

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