captivity
UK/kæp'tiviti/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
The state of being imprisoned, confined, or held against one's will.
囚禁；被俘；圈养
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcaptivityother
=captivity
Common Collocations
- 1.in captivity被关押中
- 2.held in captivity被关押
Example Sentences
- 1.
The wild animals suffered greatly during their time in captivity.