captive

• Bezeichnet eine Person oder ein Tier, das gefangen gehalten wird oder unter Bewachung steht; auch übertragen für ein Publikum, das nicht weggehen kann.

Describes a person or animal that is confined or imprisoned; also used figuratively to describe an audience that cannot leave.

1. Imprisoned or confinedB2formal

   Held as a prisoner or confined, especially in a war or conflict.

   Gefangen oder eingesperrt

   • The captive soldiers were treated humanely.
   • The zoo keeps the animals in a captive environment.
   • He was held captive for three months.

   Synonymeconfinedimprisonedinterneejailed

   Antonymefreeliberated

2. Fully absorbed or attentiveB2formal

   Completely focused on or captivated by something, giving it full attention.

   Gefesselt

   • The audience was captive during the entire performance.
   • She sat captive, listening to his every word.
   • He held the children captive with his storytelling.

   Synonymeabsorbedengrossedenthralledfascinatedintentraptspellbound

• Substantiv für eine Person oder ein Tier, das gefangen gehalten wird oder sich in Gefangenschaft befindet, oder für eine Person, die von einer starken Emotion oder Leidenschaft beherrscht wird.

A noun referring to a person or animal that is confined or imprisoned, or a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion.

1. B2formal

   A person who is confined, especially a prisoner of war.

   Kriegsgefangener

   • The soldiers took many captives during the battle.
   • The captives were held in a small camp.
   • They negotiated the release of the captives.

   Synonymedetaineeinterneeprisoner

2. Confined animalB2formal

   An animal that is confined, often in a zoo or cage.

   Tier in Gefangenschaft

   • The zoo's captives are well cared for.
   • The lion was a captive in the circus.
   • Wild animals should not be kept as captives.

   Antonymewild

3. Held by emotionC1formal

   A person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion.

   Gefangener der Gefühle

   • He was a captive of his own fear.
   • She was a captive to her ambition.
   • They were captives of their love for each other.

   Synonymepreyslavethrallvictim