/ˈkɪdnæp ||; ˈkɪdnæp/verb [T] (kidnapping;kidnapped) to take sb away by force and demand money for his/her safe return 绑架: The child was kidnapped and a ransom of £50000 was demanded for her release. 那小孩给绑架了，歹徒要求50000英镑赎金才肯放她。 ☞Look at hijack. 参看hijack。 ➔kidnapper noun [C]: The kidnappers demanded £50000. 绑架者要求50000英镑赎金。 ➔kidnapping noun [C] [U]