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entrap

UK/in'træp/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

v.

To catch someone in a trap; to lure someone into a dangerous situation or illegal act

诱捕,使陷入圈套

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
trapstem
=entrap

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The detective set a trap to entrap the criminals.

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