ensnare
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you ensnare someone, you gain power over them, especially by using dishonest or deceitful methods. 使落入陷阱; 使中圈套
He was concerned the campaign could ensnare innocent people. 他擔心這場運動可能會陷害無辜的人。
They were ensnared in a legal nightmare. 他們陷入了一個惱人的法律是非。
2. V-T If an animal is ensnared, it is caught in a trap. (用陷阱)誘捕
The spider must wait for prey to be ensnared on its web. 蜘蛛一定要耐心等待,直到獵物被它的蛛網睏住。
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ensnare /ɪnˈsnɛə/ (ensnaring,ensnared,ensnares)
剑桥词典
- to catch or get control of something or someone
誘捕;使入圈套;使無法脫身
Spiders ensnare flies and other insects in their webs . 蜘蛛用網來捕捉蒼蠅及其他崑蟲。
They wanted to make a formal complaint about their doctor , but ended up ensnared in the complexities of the legal system . 他們的初衷是對其毉生提起正式控告,結果卻陷入了法律躰系的繁複程序之中。 返回 ensnare