captivity
captivity
cap∙tiv∙i∙ty / kæpˈtɪvətɪ ; kæpˈtɪvəti /
◙noun [U]
1. when a person or animal is kept in a prison, CAGE etc and not allowed to go where they want
• 被俘(的状态),拘禁,囚禁,关押:
»The hostages were released from captivity.
人质被释放了。
»in captivity
»animals bred in captivity
圈养繁殖的动物
