be trapped

be trapped — idiom

1. To find yourself in a physical location or set of circumstances from which there

1.慣用語B1
釋義

To find yourself in a physical location or set of circumstances from which there is no way out — for example, a person stuck inside a burning building, or a feeling of being caught in a dull job with no way to leave.

例句

After the earthquake, the rescue team heard voices from people trapped under the rubble.

passive: be trapped under [debris]

Niran felt trapped in his office job, with no chance to try something new.

common pattern: feel trapped in [situation]

同義詞
  • stuck

    more informal; describes being unable to move from a place

  • cornered

    implies being forced into a position with no escape, often by threats or pressure

  • stranded

    specifically about being left in a place with no way to leave or get help

反義詞
  • free

    not trapped or confined

文法句型

be trapped in/under/inside

feel trapped

get trapped

用法筆記

Often used with 'feel' to describe a psychological sense of being unable to change a situation. Can be used literally for physical places or figuratively for relationships, jobs, or circumstances.

常見錯誤

❌She trapped in the car after the accident.
✅She was trapped in the car after the accident.
💡'Trapped' acts as an adjective or past participle and needs a linking verb like 'be', 'get', or 'feel'.