사람을 불법적으로 강제로 데려가다, 특히 몸값을 요구하거나 정치적 목적으로 행하다.
To take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom or for political leverage.
예문:
"The rebels attempted to kidnap the diplomat to use him as a bargaining chip."
"He was arrested for plotting to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy industrialist."
당내 후보자끼리 경쟁하는 것을 방지하거나 특정 후보를 제거하기 위해 선거구를 재조정하다.
To redraw electoral district boundaries so that two incumbents from the same party are forced to run against each other.
예문:
"The opposition claimed the new map was designed to kidnap their strongest candidates into a single district."
"Gerrymandering often involves tactics to kidnap incumbents by merging their home bases."
사람을 불법적으로 강제로 데려가는 행위나 사건.
The action or an instance of taking someone away illegally by force.
예문:
"The police are treating the disappearance as a potential kidnap for ransom."
"The suspect was charged with both robbery and kidnap."