The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnappers in Central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday.
出自-2010年6月听力原文
The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis.
出自-2010年6月听力原文
The London Bank and their agents who had been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid.
出自-2010年6月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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劫持;绑架
To kidnap someone is to take them away illegally and by force, and usually to hold them prisoner in order to demand something from their family, employer, or government.