ensnare

1. V-T If you ensnare someone, you gain power over them, especially by using dishonest or deceitful methods. 使落入陷阱; 使中圈套

He was concerned the campaign could ensnare innocent people. 他擔(dān)心這場運(yùn)動(dòng)可能會(huì)陷害無辜的人。

They were ensnared in a legal nightmare. 他們陷入了一個(gè)惱人的法律是非。

2. V-T If an animal is ensnared, it is caught in a trap. (用陷阱)誘捕

The spider must wait for prey to be ensnared on its web. 蜘蛛一定要耐心等待，直到獵物被它的蛛網(wǎng)睏住。